United Educators Association

Michelle Giles

I am always so happy to receive the help and guidance from everyone at this organization. They care about you and want what’s best for you. This is the organization that I will personally use any year that I am teaching.

Nick

Avoid if possible. I have been a member for 2 years so I have quite a bit of experience in terms of speaking about this. They're not too bad answering basic questions regarding state policies about absences, contract renewal, what admin can and can not do, etc. however if you have more complicated issues and get stuck with admin that's out there to get you, then you're on your own. I was never asked how I was feeling or how things were going, even after I consistently contacted UEA's rep for a good month about what was going on. It started to feel like a chore for someone to respond to me. I realize these organizations have no power in a right to work state, but my goodness, the least they can do is check up on me now and then. Alas, no one did, not the regional manager, nor anyone else! To make matters worse, in one phone call I was told by one of their reps (upon describing my issues) that they would "pray" for me, which made me chuckle. What is hope and prayer going to do to solve the issues I'm dealing with? Is that what our membership fees have been going towards, so educators can have their issues resolved by "hope and prayers" ? Unsurprisingly, I will never go back to these people again, and will make sure to inform my fellow educators to stay away.

Derik Hayenga

The very best Teacher Association Ever! UPDATE....New expanded service....it's only getting better.

Alex Gil

I am very grateful for the help that I received from UEA. They responded my questions in a timely manner. Every time I spoke to someone they were polite, understanding and encouraging. I want to particularly thank Derik Hayenga for his help and service. I was living a nightmare with my school and he helped ease the process. Thank you kindly!