• Negotiates wages, benefits and working conditions for Instructional and School Related Personnel.

• Represents members at conferences, meetings and grievance hearings.

• Ensures fair and equitable treatment by monitoring worksite issues and auditing administrative actions.

• Participates on numerous District and State Committees.

• Protects its members interests by reporting on all local and state legislative sessions.

• Works to thwart or pass legislation that impacts education.

• Answers member questions regarding important education/work related issues.

• Attends local, state, and national educational conferences and forums.

• Promotes the education profession to the public, media, school board and legislature.

USEP Membership Offers
Economic Benefits For Members Only

• Financial planning services that are offered at times convenient for you.

• Mortgages and loans offering low interest rates and no application fees.

• Discounted insurance plans for you and your family.

• Online discounted shopping.

• Savings on automotive and homeowners insurance from local insurance companies.

• College scholarships for members and their dependants.

• Free $10,000 group term life insurance for a full year.

• Special financing for the purchase of Apple and IBM computers.

• Union credit cards, offering low rates, no fees, and skip payment options.

• Theme park, travel and lodging discounts.

USEP Offers Professional Development and Job Security

• Inservice and Staff Development opportunities through participation in union sponsored activities.

• Job specific guides containing practical and useful information.

• Local, state, and national newsletters containing pertinent and timely job related information.

• Professional and social networking with counterparts from across the county, state, and nation.

• $5,000 up-front, job-related legal defense fund.

• Union sponsored committees and workshops addressing worksite and district issues.

• Opportunities to get involved with Master Contract Negotiations.