It is the professional thing to do.

• Doctors, lawyers, and other professions have their associations - OEA is yours

In addition to being a member of OEA, you are also a member of UEA and NEA

• This allows you a voice in education trends, debates, and topics at the district, state, and national levels

OEA is the largest employee organization within the Ogden School District

• Members are represented on all levels of district committees and programs

OEA is the recognized bargaining agent with the district

• As an OEA member, your voice is part of a collective power to ensure better pay, benefits, and working conditions

Many of the employee benefits and perks that you enjoy are because of OEA negotiations

• Your Cost of Living Adjustment, duty-free lunch, sick and personal leave, steps and lanes, sick bank, and policies that protect you are just a small example of what OEA has done for you

The OEA President, Vice President, and Executive Board are your colleagues

• Not only are your elected OEA officials representing you, but they are also invested in the best interest of educators and students because they work alongside you

There are OEA Association Building Leaders (ABL's) in all buildings

• ABLs are the direct line of communication with the OEA and ensure that every member receives information, has access to Association resources, and that you are being heard

With OEA, you have legal protection and advice

• OEA employs a full-time UniServ Director (teacher advocate) who provides tough and effective representation in job-related disputes. They can work immediately and directly on your behalf

As a member of OEA, you also have on-the-job liability insurance of up to $1 million dollars

• If the incident is within the scope of your employment, the UEA attorney will represent you in your legal matters

The UEA represents all OEA members at the Legislature and Utah State Office of Education

• When our state elected officials have a meeting that will impact education, UEA is there speaking up for you

OEA and UEA provide terrific professional development opportunities for members

• Check-in with OEA Board and UniServ staff for the latest options in professional development

OEA, UEA, NEA provide money-saving and discount program opportunities

• Including travel, everyday purchases, continuing education, life insurance benefits, credit card opportunities, investments, mortgage assistance, and more