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Locals Fight for Recognition and Respect

Frederick County ESPs Ask BOE for Bill of Rights EndorsementOn November 19, members of the Frederick Association of School Support Employees (FASSE) filled a section of the county’s board of education meeting room with red t-shirts and blown up versions of the 450 postcards they hand delivered to the board members. FASSE is asking the […]
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MSEA's 2025 Convention: Building Union Power and Presence

The 2025 MSEA Convention and Representative Assembly (RA) on October 17-18 was filled with 600+ delegates, special guests, and solidarity. “Members from across the state came together for two days of building pow­er, professional expertise, and friendships across schools, coun­ties, and job types,” said MSEA President Paul Lemle. “It was a great combination of serious […]
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Looking Ahead: MSEA's Priorities for the 2026 Legislative Session

The 2026 General Assembly session arrives at a defining moment for Maryland’s public schools, students, and educators. Even with recent significant progress, Maryland faces real challenges: funding uncertainty, educator shortages, a national push toward vouchers, and the ongoing needs of vulnerable communities. Our union will again play a critical role in keeping our public schools […]
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Somerset County Fights Back Against Extremism

Somerset County has been ground zero for a fight against a school board president and board majority bent on underfunding schools and instituting an extremist public school agenda that aligns with Moms for Liberty and other like-minded groups. It all started last November when far right extremist candidates were elected to a majority of seats […]
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2025 MSEA Convention: Protect, Organize, Win

Whether it’s pushing back on extremist groups trying to ban books in our schools or standing up to short-sighted politicians underfunding our schools, our union is there. We know that when we stand together, there is so much good we can do for our students, our communities, and each other. At this year’s 158th annual […]
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Campaign Bootcamp

Do you know MSEA trains members and union partners to run for local or state office on a pro-public education, pro-worker platform? RUN FOR IT! is a bootcamp for folks thinking of running for public office and launched last month in Western Maryland. Last month’s training included union members from the Fred­erick County Teachers Associa­tion […]
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Retired Members and Your Pension

The Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS) will transition from paper to electron­ic communications in calendar year 2026. Beginning next year, news for retirees will be distrib­uted by email in addition to the paper Automatic Deposit Advice that retired members receive each January and July. Retired members must have their email address registered at […]
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Inside MSEA: How You Will Shape Our Next Chapter

Every strong organization takes time to reflect and make sure its plans meet the challenges of the moment. That’s what MSEA is doing now: reviewing and reimagin­ing our multi-year strategic plan. Strategic plans help us set priorities, align our work, and ensure our union is built to win for members, students, and schools. When we […]
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How Does Your Pay Compare?

NEA’s recently released annual report on educator pay data found that the average national teacher salary increased 5% from 22-23 to 23-24 but increased 6.2% in Maryland—the 10th best annual improvement overall. Adding to that positive news is that our state’s average teacher salary is 7th highest, leapfrogging New Jersey, a long-time leader. Average pay […]
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