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Together, we are winning higher salaries, improvements in our everyday lives, and the amazing, fully-funded schools that our students and communities deserve. And it all starts with becoming a union member.
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AEA Members Are Working Together to Make Positive Change

The Arizona Education Association (AEA) is the labor union for Arizona public school educators. We are more than 22,000 people—librarians, custodians, cafeteria workers, counselors, classroom teachers, and more —who believe in public education and care deeply about the work we do each day. Being part of our union gives you the power you need to make a positive impact for your students, your community and yourself.
Marisol Garcia
Together, we are the single most effective voice fighting for public education in the state. Together, we are taking on institutional racism and breaking down the barriers preventing equal opportunities for our students. Together, we are making great public schools for our children.
Quote by: Marisol Garcia, AEA President

Whether you need support or are ready to make change, your union is the place to start.

As union members, we work together to ensure that educators have what we need to thrive, and that our students get the opportunities and education that they deserve.
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Higher salaries. A voice in our workplace. Support and community. It all starts with becoming a union member. Learn more.
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Tackle the big-picture issues

There's only so much that one person can do alone. As union members, we work together to confront the challenges facing our schools and make positive change. See upcoming events.
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Make the most of your union membership

As an AEA member, you have access to comprehensive member benefits, from support with navigating student loan forgiveness to discounts on home and renters insurance. Learn more.
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Professional development for educators, by educators

Our workshops, self-paced online courses, and trainings are all led by fellow educators and are free for union members. Build your skills in a friendly, joyful and supportive environment! Learn more.

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Check out opportunities and benefits available to all AEA members!
Our Journey

Our journey began more than a century ago. Yours starts now.

We’ve spent decades working for students and educators—but, there’s still more to do. Like our progress during the civil rights and women’s rights movements, we need to dig in and speak up for the students and educators who are still facing inequality every day.

Let's Get Real

Let's Bring Real Change

Let's Get Real

Educators need to be at the table when decisions are made that affect us, our colleagues and our students.

Let's Bring Real Change

Marisol Garcia 22
No one understands the challenges facing schools better than educators. We are the ones spending long hours there every day! By being part of your union, you can help push forward solutions, whether that's at your workplace, in your school district, or at the Arizona State Capitol.
— Marisol Garcia, AEA President
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Low salaries, underfunded classrooms and a lack of respect are causing far too many educators to leave Arizona or the profession. Our students and colleagues deserve better!

Let's Bring Real Change

Hugo Arreola
Education justice means that every student in the public education system has enough resources, has enough opportunities to focus on education. It means that teachers are paid enough, that we have enough counselors, and that support staff are making enough so they don’t have to worry about living paycheck to paycheck.
— Hugo Arreola, Phoenix Union Classified Employees Association, Computer Lab Technician
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Become part of the movement improving public education and advocating for better salaries. Together we are the biggest and loudest advocates for our schools, our students, and ourselves.