Your Local Association Provides:
Local Assistance on Workplace Issues
- Fair Labor Standards (ESP Members)
- Workers’ Compensation
- Evaluations
- Leaves
- Job Descriptions
- Workload
Expert and Diligent Negotiations
- The exclusive bargaining agent for Howard County teachers, instructional assistants and clerical employees, performed by colleagues with staff assistance to achieve the best possible wages, fringe benefits, and working conditions
Building Level Representatives
- To assist you at your work site and to keep you informed of issues affecting your work environment
Sick Leave Banks
- One for teachers and one for ESP workers administered jointly by HCEA and the Board of Education. Find out more.
Family Crisis Leave Exchange (FCLE)
- For HCEA all unit members (certificated and ESP). Find out more.
Full-time Office Staff
- 5082 Dorsey Hall Drive, Suite 102, Ellicott City, MD 21042
MSEA UniServ Staff Person on Site
- To assist you in all aspects of your work environment
Local Lobbying Efforts
- On local pro-education issues
Tutoring Referral List
- Courtesy list of tutors. For more information contact Elisa Lemaire at [email protected]
Home and Other Loan Services
- Special arrangement with local lenders to help members refinance or purchase a home
Auto/Home Insurance
- Discounted for members only from A+ Auto & Home Insurance.
Member Discounts
- Local attorney for personal legal issues (MSEA Attorney Referral)
- MSEA Card discounts with local merchants
Call (410) 997-3440 or e-mail us for other services and information
Your State Association Provides:
LEGAL SERVICES FROM MSEA STAFF ATTORNEYS
- Child abuse accusations
- Discipline
- Termination
MSEA UNISERV STAFF PERSON ON SITE
- Professional representation from MSEA’s highly trained UniServ Directors for workplace issues at the school and/or Board of Education level
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
- ‘Action Line’ MSEA’s digital newsletter and other exclusive print and online publications
LOBBYING EFFORTS
- On pro-education issues in the Maryland General Assembly
EXPERT ASSISTANCE
- To guide your decisions concerning all work related issues (local and statewide)
ATTORNEY REFERRAL PROGRAM
- Offering discounts on non-job related legal services. Visit the MSEA website for more information
POCKET CALENDAR AND HANDBOOK
- With handy reference guide to MSEA staff, officers, and services
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS
Free resources and services include leadership and professional development trainings. Call (800) 448-6782 or see the MSEA website for other services and information
Your National Association Provides:
LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE
- To protect you against all workplace lawsuits (find out more.)
NEA DUES-TAB LIFE INSURANCE – UP TO $50,000
- No-cost insurance coverage just for signing up
NEA TERM LIFE – UP TO $300,000
- Insurance for you, your spouse, and dependents No medical exam required
NEA CREDIT CARD PROGRAM
- Administered by MBNA with no annual fee
NEA MAGAZINE SERVICE
- Offering a 100% refund if a lower introductory price is found elsewhere
NEA ON-LINE
- NEA website providing connections to other members across the country
NEA HOME FINANCING PROGRAM
- Offering free mortgage counseling by toll-free telephone and full refund of appraisal cost after closing
NEA VALUEBUILDER ANNUITY
- Distributed by Nationwide Financial Services, variable investment selections available
LOBBYING EFFORTS
- On pro-education issues on the National level
NEA PROFESSIONAL LIBRARY
- Resources for professional growth
Call (800) 637-4636 or see the NEA website for other services and information
