How much does it cost to join ATPE?
Dues and coverage details
| Membership Type | Annual Dues | Insured / Uninsured |
|---|---|---|
| Professional | $175 Annual Dues | Insured |
| First-time Professional | $110 Annual Dues | Insured |
| Associate | $90 Annual Dues | Insured |
| Administrator | $225 Annual Dues | Insured |
What are local unit dues for ATPE?
Current professional state dues are $175. The United Educators Association Inc. is a for-profit organization with members concentrated in the Fort Worth area. Its annual professional dues can be as much as $235.
Is ATPE a professional organization?
ATPE was founded by professional educators just like you and is the largest independent educators’ association in the United States with nearly 100,000 members across the state of Texas!
What is ATPE?
Association of Texas Professional Educators.
How do I cancel my TSTA membership?
Call 877-ASK-TSTA toll free or submit a request online in English or Spanish.
Which Texas teachers union is the best?
With TSTA/NEA you have: The most powerful education association in Texas and the nation. Over 68,000 Texans and 3.1 million Americans as your fellow members.
How can I become a Tata member?
Step 1: Join your local TSTA/NEA Association. It’s the most important decision you can make. Step 2: Get involved in the movement. Attend a meeting, contact your legislators, contribute to the local newsletter, serve on a committee, attend a seminar, or something else.
Which Texas teacher union is best?
Founded by educators for educators, ATPE is the leading educators’ association in Texas and the largest independent educators’ association in the United States.
What is the largest teachers union in Texas?
Are teacher unions illegal in Texas?
In Texas, all educators and school employees can choose to join a union. Your district cannot fire you for doing so or for advocating for your rights.
Why is there no teachers union in Texas?
We are a union. Texas’ status as a “right-to-work” state means union membership isn’t compulsory — not illegal. That said, Texas is one of only a handful of states that denies collective bargaining to public employees. So our employment contracts generally are dictated to us by our local school boards.
What state has the strongest teachers union?
| TEACHER UNION STRENGTH BY RANK AND TIER | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 Strongest | Tier 3 Average | |
| STATE | OVERALL RANK | STATE |
| Hawaii | 1 | Massachusetts |
| Oregon | 2 | Maine |