CTA/NEA MEMBERSHIP RIGHTS & PRIVILEGES

Members and non-members alike, often wonder about the differences in local chapter/CTA/NEA services to members and non-members. The following provides a summary.

SERVICE	MEMBER	NON-MEMBER (Agency Fee Payer)
Bargaining	Input solicited All provisions of contract apply Vote on ratification	Input solicited All provisions of contract apply No voting rights
Grievances	Association representation provided in all areas within scope of representation as defined in bargaining law	Association representation provided in all areas within scope of representation as defined in bargaining law
Dismissals/Layoffs	Full representation. Attorney provided as needed	Representation only if action impacts on negotiated contract
Representation	Representation as a friend, advisor, mediator, with appropriate administrative personnel	None
Discrimination	Counseling and advice regarding referral to appropriate agency	None
Unfair Labor Practice	Representation if your individual rights are violated under EERA	None
Attorney Job Related Issues	1 hour free consultation	None
Attorney Non-Job Related Issues	½ hour free consultation	None
Economic Services	Travel and purchasing discount program	None
Liability Insurance Policy	$1,000,000 personal liability provided	None
Retirement	Counseling and representation	None beyond contract
Workers Compensation	Referral to attorney and counseling	None
CTA/NEA Sponsored Insurance	Life insurance – Income protection	None
Dues Tab Life Insurance	Free life insurance the amount of the past 5 years’ NEA dues	None
Unemployment Representation	Counseling and representation	None
Organization Policy Setting	Right to vote and hold office at all levels	None