Thanks to America’s labor unions like the National Education Association RI (NEARI), members benefit from better wages, fair working conditions, and a voice in the workplace. There’s power in numbers. Joining the association gives your voice more authority over the decisions that affect you and your career. Together, we have a stronger voice.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, union workers on average earn 28% more than non-union workers and are 62% more likely to have employer-covered health coverage. The 15 states with the highest salaries – including Rhode Island – are those with the strongest collective bargaining laws and the highest percentage of union membership. The states with the lowest salaries and lowest membership tend to have no collective bargaining rights.
Union Dues Are Tax Deductible –
Deducting Union Dues
Facts About Miscellaneous Deductions
United We Bargain – Divided We Beg
As a member, you have the right to participate in the decision-making process of your local {URIPSA}, state {NEARI}, and national {NEA} unions — including ratification of contracts, the election of local, state, and national union leaders, and other key decisions. When members act together – we present a strong, united front to management at the bargaining table and beyond.
