Why Be A Member?

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-Southeast), 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!