Empowering Educators, Inspiring Futures
Troy NEA
National Education Association for Lincoln County R3 located in Troy Missouri
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NEA Services
Public Education Advocates
The NEA is the nation’s largest professional employee organization and the voice of public education. The NEA advocates for quality public education at all levels: local, state, and national.
Local Advocacy: The NEA supports local education associations (LEAs) in their efforts to advocate for quality public education in their communities. LEAs work with school boards, administrators, and parents to ensure that students have the resources they need to succeed.
State Advocacy: The NEA also advocates for quality public education at the state level. The NEA works with state legislators to pass laws that support public education and to defeat laws that would harm public education.
National Advocacy: The NEA also advocates for quality public education at the national level. The NEA works with Congress to pass laws that support public education and to defeat laws that would harm public education.
The NEA is committed to continuing its advocacy efforts to ensure that all students have the opportunity to receive a quality public education.
Professional Development & Training
The NEA offers a variety of professional development and training options, including:
- Online courses
- Workshops
- Conferences
- Webinars
- Seminars
- On-site training
The NEA’s professional development and training programs cover a wide range of topics, that are of special interest to educators.
The NEA is committed to providing high-quality professional development and training opportunities to public school educators. These opportunities help educators to grow professionally and to better serve their students.
So Much More
The NEA offers a comprehensive array of services designed to support the well-being and professional lives of its members. These valuable benefits include:
- Legal support: Providing representation and guidance on disciplinary matters, contract negotiations, and other legal concerns.
- Retirement planning resources: Supplying seminars, webinars, and online tools to help members plan for their future.
- Exclusive member discounts: Providing savings on a wide range of products and services, including travel, retail goods, insurance, and entertainment.
- Financial services: Offering access to credit cards, loans, and other financial tools.
- Networking opportunities: Connecting educators with peers for collaboration and support.
- Leadership development: Cultivating leadership skills within the education profession.
- Grant opportunities: Providing access to grants that can support educators’ innovative projects and professional growth.
The NEA is dedicated to empowering its members with a holistic suite of resources, fostering their professional growth, financial security, and overall well-being, all while amplifying their collective voice in the pursuit of quality public education.
Collective Barganing for Troy Educators
Path to Collective Bargaining Representation:
Achieving formal collective bargaining requires demonstrated interest from Troy’s certified staff. The initial step involves securing authorization cards from at least 30% of eligible teachers, indicating their desire for representation by the Missouri National Education Association (MNEA). Following this, a representation election would be conducted, requiring an affirmative vote of 50% plus one of all eligible voters. Upon a successful election, the Troy School District would be legally obligated to bargain in good faith with a duly elected team of Troy NEA teachers regarding salary, benefits, and working conditions for all certified staff. The outcome of these negotiations would be a legally binding collective bargaining agreement, subject to ratification by both the MNEA-represented unit and the Board of Education.
The Importance of Collective Bargaining:
The decision before Troy educators is significant. Consider the operational models of neighboring districts. Some, like Eolia, Silex, and Bowling Green, operate without formal collective bargaining, leaving salary, benefits, and working conditions determined solely by the board and administration. In contrast, districts such as Winfield, Warrenton, St. Charles, Francis Howell, Fort Zumwalt, and Wentzville engage in legally protected collective bargaining. This framework ensures that agreements on key aspects of employment are mutually agreed upon and ratified by both teachers and the Board of Education. It is crucial to recognize that while the Board of Education establishes district policies and regulations, these can be altered unilaterally in the absence of a binding agreement. A collective bargaining agreement provides a crucial layer of stability and shared governance, as its provisions cannot be changed without the consent of both the teachers’ representative and the Board.
Why Choose MNEA as Your Representative?
The MNEA has a proven track record of advocating for educators in Missouri, including its pivotal role in establishing collective bargaining rights following the 2007 Missouri Supreme Court decision in the Independence School District case. We firmly believe that teachers, as the professionals working directly with students, are best positioned to understand and articulate the needs of their classrooms. Furthermore, we recognize the intrinsic link between teacher working conditions and student learning conditions. When teachers have a voice in their salary, benefits, and working conditions through collective bargaining, they are empowered to be stronger advocates for their students.
Empowering Your Voice: Join Troy NEA
Your active participation is essential in achieving collective bargaining. Membership in Troy NEA is the most direct way to ensure your voice is heard throughout this process. By joining, you will gain access to significant benefits, including $4 million in liability insurance, a wide array of member discounts, legal support, professional guidance on performance-related matters, and, critically, the expertise of an experienced MNEA bargaining consultant. Your membership strengthens our collective voice and directly contributes to the potential for a more collaborative and equitable future for Troy educators and, by extension, the students they serve.
“You do a great job continuing the meetings with Central Office, communicating with members, and supporting members when they need you for a meeting with administration.”
Current NEA Member
Troy LCR3 Educator
