What Does the UEA Do?

Utah Education Association members unite together to make a difference, to be a voice for reasoned change, and for mutual support.  UEA members effect real change that benefits our profession.

1. The UEA provides each member individual liability insurance, immediate access to an Association representative, and on-the-job representation in any employment-related dispute.
2. The UEA is the recognized bargaining agent for negotiating educators’ salary, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.
3. The UEA defends public schools and educators against false and unjustified attacks on public education and fights to prevent cuts in public school funding.
4. The UEA is the first to fight measures detrimental to public schools such as private school vouchers, high stakes testing, unreasonable licensing rules and unrealistic demands on educators.
5. The UEA advocates excellence in all aspects of public education.
6. The UEA is the voice of Utah educators and is highly respected by policy makers, the media, and the public. The UEA speaks as a unified voice to influence reform and progress in education.
7. The UEA protects and defends the rights of members, insuring the proper application of board policy, the negotiated agreement, and progress in education.
8. The UEA advocates for students and promotes quality public schools, quality teachers, modern and up-to-date learning tools, and smaller class sizes so teachers can spend one-on-one time with students.

That’s what the Association is all about.