2020 Legislative Session Underway
The 60-day legislative session kicked off on January 14 — a day after thousands of teachers, education staff professionals, higher ed faculty and graduate assistants, retirees and parents rallied in front of the Capitol. FEA’s 2020 Legislative Session action page is your one-stop shop for all the resources you need to successfully advocate for students, educators and public education.
Our Weingarten Rights turn 45 🎉
As a union member you often have the right to representation when meeting with an administrator. Like all rights, these — otherwise known as your Weingarten Rights — were fought for and won by, not freely given. Wednesday, February 19 marks the 45th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in National Relations Labor Board (NLRB) vs. J. Weingarten, Inc., which established these important rights for union members. Good news to help you celebrate: Young workers are joining unions at a historic rate!
Teacher of Color Summit Addresses Issue of Underrepresentation
More than 200 educators from across the state attended the Teacher of Color Summit on February 1. The summit was intended to help address the fact that teachers of color are underrepresented in public school classrooms throughout Florida and nationwide. “We have a teacher shortage in this state, and that’s compounded among teachers of color,” said FEA President Fed Ingram.
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It's important we keep speaking up to ensure a pay plan will work for ALL Florida's educators and to fight to ensure ALL Florida's students attend a fully-funded and fully-staffed… Read more about this story
HB 1 – Union Busting Bill
Talking Points The bill is an insult to educators and other union members by assuming they did not know what they were doing when they made the choice to become a… Read more about this story
Central Florida educators to rally for students, public schools
ORLANDO — First there was the “Take on Tallahassee” rally on Jan. 13. Now “The Rally Continues” in Orlando on Feb. 15, when educators, students, parents and community members from throughout Central… Read more about this story
Florida Education Association members believe in the bold promise of public education for all. Together we stand up and speak out for student success, opportunity and professional excellence.
United, our 140,000 members make up the the state’s largest labor union of professional employees and are each committed to helping every student unlock their full potential. Here’s how:
Teachers
When given the resources and opportunity, teachers can use their training and experience to help every student unlock his or her full potential. Learn more about our teacher members.
Education staff professionals
Valued education professionals interact with each student throughout the school day — all are a vital part of ensuring their success. Learn more about our education staff professional members.
Higher education faculty and graduate assistants
Our higher ed members are committed to opportunity student success at the post-secondary level. Learn more about United Faculty of Florida.
Retirees
Finished with their professional journey, retired educators continue honoring their commitment to great public education for all students. Learn more about FEA-Retired.
Education students
Student FEA represents the future educators of Florida. Their unwavering commitment to student success is the key to a bright future. Learn more about Student FEA.
Early career educators
FEA engages early career educators through identifying and connecting their core values to our union values of integrity, advocacy, respect and empowerment. Learn more about FYRE.