Alternatives to Union Membership

 
Educators are professionals and need professional benefits, including liability insurance, resources, and job protection support.
Several national and numerous state alternatives are available to teachers, education staff, and administrators.

Association of American Educators

The Association of American Educators (AAE) is a national professional association open to all teachers, education staff, and administrators. Membership is $19.50/month and open in all fifty states. Professional membership includes a $2,000,000 liability insurance policy, as well as protection against lawsuits, employment rights coverage, professional resources, newsletters, advocacy surveys, discounts, and more.

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Christian Educators 

Christian Educators is a national professional association serving Christian educators since 1953. Professional membership ($239/year) includes a $2,000,000 liability insurance policy, as well as employment rights coverage, professional resources, and more. Christian Educators specializes in empowering and defending Christian educators.

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Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana

Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana (A+PEL) is a professional association serving Louisiana educators and staff since 1987. Professional membership ($16.59/month) includes a $2,000,000 liability insurance policy, as well as legal services, protection against lawsuits, professional resources, and more.

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Arkansas State Teachers Association

Arkansas State Teachers Association (ASTA) is a professional association serving Arkansas educators and staff. Professional membership ($19.50/month) includes a $2,000,000 liability insurance policy, as well as employment rights coverage, professional resources, and more.

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Kansas Association of American Educators

Kansas Association of American Educators (KANAAE) is a professional association serving Kansas educators and staff. Professional membership ($19.50/month) includes a $2,000,000 liability insurance policy, as well as employment rights coverage, professional resources, and more.

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Professional Association of Colorado Educators

Professional Association of Colorado Educators (PACE) is a professional association serving Colorado educators and staff. Professional membership ($19.50/month) includes a $2,000,000 liability insurance policy, as well as employment rights coverage, professional resources, and more.

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Northwest Professional Educators

Northwest Professional Educators (NWPE) is a professional association serving educators and staff in Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. Professional membership ($19.50/month) includes a $2,000,000 liability insurance policy, as well as employment rights coverage, professional resources, and more.

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