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Connecting with Members through Strength and Unity, Seeking Justice

I’m thrilled to announce that this school year I plan to visit local associations, schools, and local events to hear from you–our dedicated members across Maryland–and discuss strength, unity, and justice. I can’t wait to visit schools and locals and do all that I can to support you in the important work that you’re doing […]
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Blitzes and ESP Bill of Rights Organizing Builds a Stronger Union

“We always say that one-on-one connections are the key to building a stronger union,” says MSEA President Cheryl Bost. “As we look forward to bargaining sessions and the 2024 elections, the connections we’re making in locals across the state in our ESP Bill of Rights and back-to-school organizing campaigns are how we win better contracts […]
Professional Practice|Union Updates

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New Professional Development Programs from MSEA

MSEA’S PROFESSIONAL LEARNING PORTAL is an on-demand resource for educators dedicated to high-quality, free or discounted coursework, and self-paced professional development opportunities that build policy comprehension, promote cultural responsiveness, and respond to practice changes. Click here to visit the portal now! Inside the portal, you’ll find courses on topics for classroom teachers, instructional assistants, and […]
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Building Power the Union Way

During the pre-service week in Baltimore County before students returned to school, I had the opportunity to do back to school building visits with some of the most engaged and excited building representatives and members. These visits were part of a coordinated 10-minute meeting plan that had state and local leaders, staff, and members working […]
Education Support Professionals|Educator Voice|Racial and Social Justice|School Funding|Union Updates

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Across Three Centuries, MSEA Labor Activism Makes Gains for Educators and Students

September is highlighted not only by back to school, but by the celebration of Labor Day, which recognizes the hard-won battles by unions to obtain meaningful reforms and respect for workers’ value to the U.S. economy. It reminds us that the story of labor is also MSEA’s story. Labor union leaders rose to strength out […]
Education Support Professionals|Educator Voice|Racial and Social Justice|Union Updates

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2023 ESP Bill of Rights Summer Organizers

The buzz has been building now for over a year: Public education support staff deserve a living wage, fairness, and support no matter what they do or where they work. Union members across the state are leading the campaign with MSEA’s ESP Bill of Rights—a clear testimony to the issues ESP members say are their […]
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Washington County Fourth Graders Visit the State House

Checkmate! Washington County fourth-grade teacher Robby Burton (far right) and his chess-playing class from Eastern Elementary School visited Gov. Moore at the State House on June 5. Gov. Moore, an avid chess player himself, saw the class chess supplies during a Read Across America event and invited the students to visit him to see his […]
Elections|School Funding|Union Updates

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Spotlight on Delegate Jazz Lewis

Prince George’s County delegate Jazz Lewis (Dist. 24) worked as a community and union organizer with SEIU before being appointed to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2017 and winning elections in 2018 and 2022. He was appointed to serve as the House Majority Whip in January. How has your experience as a labor organizer […]
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ESP Union Summer 2023

MSEA’s ESP Bill of Rights campaign is exciting support staff across the state with a focused plan of action for better contracts, pay, and respect. Individual worksites and entire local unions have already endorsed the Bill of Rights but we’re not stopping there. We want 100% of ESPs to know what the Bill of Rights […]
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