Mrs. Juliet Smith (2021 ESP of the Year Winner) and her family. As a member, you are part of a fellowship of workers who lift each other up. GEA's ESP of the Year Award is just one of many examples of how GEA empowers, uplifts, and protects.
Membership
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No matter your age, job, religion, race, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation, ability, or nationality, ALL GCPS employees are welcome to join the GEA. Membership in the GEA automatically enrolls you in both the Virginia Education Association (VEA) as well as the National Education Association (NEA)- the nation's largest labor union. As a member, you will inherit an equal voice within GEA. That is because we are a democratic union built from the ground up. As a member, you are never alone. Whatever challenges you face, you have the full backing of not only the GEA, but the VEA and NEA as well.
Take a look below at some of the benefits of being a GEA union member! |
Financial BenefitsFrom shopping discounts to discounted legal services, your membership brings with it tangible financial benefits. Click here to take a peek.
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Legal ProtectionsEducation workers of all occupations need legal protections from things like false accusations, workplace hazards, bully bosses, and unfair terminations. Click here to check out the benefits and read a true story of how our union's legal aid helped a fellow Virginia educator.
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Solidarity"An injury to one is an injury to all." As a member of the GEA, you will be part of more than just a "professional association." You will be part of a brotherhood and sisterhood of educators that stand up for each other and their students. Together we fight. Together we win. Click here to watch VEA President, Dr. James Fedderman, show us what solidarity looks like.
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