What are some of the benefits and services NEA provides faculty unions?
• Strong and Effective Advocacy — From Maine to Hawaii and Michigan to Texas, the NEA represents faculty, academic professionals, and university personnel in every type of institution–from public and private community colleges to Ph.D.-granting universities. The NEA and its state affiliates offer professional advice, support, and assistance on key issues, like salary, benefits, and pay equity. Association experts visit campuses to assist faculty members in settling problems such as violations of tenure rights and academic freedom. • Seasoned Political Representation — Key decisions on the future of higher education are generally made by politicians, not faculty. Faculty need a strong, reliable voice to carry our views to the state capital and to Washington DC. NEA represents faculty interests in the political arena and strives to increase public support for public education. When it comes to political advocacy on education reform policy, tenure, productivity, financial support for h
