Member vs Non-Member
Members and non-members alike often question the difference in CTA/NEA rights to members and non-members. The following my help clarify this issue.
RIGHTS AT WORK
Rights, benefits & protection of union contract
Rights to a Union Representative
VOICE IN THE UNION
Vote to approve/disapprove union contract (pay, benefits & working conditions) before implemented
Vote on union leaders &
decision-makers
LEGAL PROTECTION & INSURANCE
Job protection legal services in case of layoff & other employment issues
Access to discounted disability (including pregnancy) insurance with $1,000 toward student loan benefit
$1 million professional liability insurance
SALARY CREDIT OPPORTUNITY
Attendance at union-sponsored professional development for salary credit
Members
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Non-Members
Yes, but do not contribute fair share to support this.
Yes, Up to the point of Arbitration,
but do not contribute fair share to support this.
No
No
No
No
No
No