Nea-Alaska

NEA-Alaska, an affiliate of the National Education Association, is a union of public education employees. Our members are teachers, library media specialists, counselors, psychologists, physical and speech therapists, school secretaries, custodians, classroom aides, cafeteria workers, maintenance workers and other support professionals who work in Alaska public schools and facilities. Our diverse association makes us the strongest advocate in Alaska for an excellent public education for every child. NEA-Alaska exists to be an advocate for an excellent public education for each child in Alaska and to advance the interests of public school employees. Our members live and work in nearly every community in Alaska. With 67 local associations, including an active NEA-Alaska Retired local, our collective expertise, regional knowledge, and pedagogical excellence is unmatched by any other entity in the state. NEA-Alaska is member led, meaning all policy decisions are made by elected representatives from within our union and adopted through democratic processes. Our union strives to uphold the rights of educators, enhance learning opportunities for students, and works to build a better Alaska.