Your membership in WEA means you have the support of the National Education Association (NEA), our state's Washington Education Association (WEA), your regional UniServ council (WEA-Eastern), and your local education association. In addition, members can belong to affiliated groups including WEA-Retired, WEA Higher Education, and Student WEA.

Being a WEA member means:

• Accurate information amid a changing landscape in education

• Support in bargaining your local contract

• A strong voice in the Washington Legislature

• Professional development opportunities to help keep your skills sharp

• Eligibility to attend cohorts for obtaining ProTeach and National Board Certification

• $1 million on-the-job educator employment liability insurance coverage

• Legal assistance from WEA attorneys

• Resources to help in the classroom

• Access to grants from the WEA Children's Fund, which benefits needy children

• Opportunity to attend pre-retirement seminars presented by WEA-Retired

• Money-saving discounts to help stretch your paychecks

• A community of dedicated educators

Don't miss out on these benefits of membership!