FAQ

What are GAEA's primary responsibilities?

• Negotiate and enforce the contract

• Provide the best education we can for the Greater Albany students

• Represent the membership in all matters related to their professional work

• Advocate for racial, social and economic justice

• Promote the growth and respect for our profession

• Work with the community and partners to ensure our schools are the best they can be

• Promote the strengthening of public education

How does GAEA communicate with me?

• Once you sign your membership, you will be added to our mailing list for all updates and notifications.  These will be sent to your personal email.

• Your building rep will also keep you updated through out the year with important changes and information.

• Your building rep will hold a 10 minute meeting once a month following the Govern Council meeting.

• As a member, you are welcome to join any Govern Council meeting as a participant.

• Join our Member Facebook!

What does your local union accomplish with your dues?

• Your union dollars support all members with the negotiation of our collective bargaining agreement (your contract), the advocacy of your employee rights and good working conditions, 4 scholarship recipients each year, student/classroom support, and the representation of each member's voice.