Two things come to mind: 1. A "good" teacher should not need a union to protect their job. Why would any taxpayer want anything beside a "good" teacher. 2. There are many forms of private insurance that are available to teachers that would protect them against school board actions, should their jobs be threatened. So they can't use the argument of no protection available.
The fact is teachers who belong to unions do so because they are socialist/liberal idealogs. Or they live in fear.
Sorry, but your union is not any better than NEA...
Sorry - but you are mistaken. The Association of American Educators is NOT A UNION.
The AAE is a nonprofit, national professional association that is meeting a critical need for many of America's educators.
In 1994, a group of concerned educators from around the country came together to address the problem of low public esteem for our public school system. This group included some of the most respected names in education, many of which you will recognize on our Advisory Board. We were inspired to establish an organization for professional educators who are more concerned about our children's right to a good education than they are with just their own benefits or personal agendas.
The AAE will serve as a new national advocate for educators who envision a future in education where professional teachers will be free to control their own careers. A future where true professionals can negotiate their own compensation package if they so choose, and make their own decisions about use of time, resources, and teaching methodologies...
We believe educators should be free from all forms of compulsory membership and endorsements. Furthermore, we believe strikes and boycotts are detrimental to students and to the reputation of teachers as professionals. AAE is dedicated to improving education through cooperation, not conflict.
The AAE endorses more local control of education-greater parental involvement, and higher standards for students and teachers. As an association of teachers, administrators, and support personnel, we are devoted to building respect and support for our nation's public schools by working with parents and local community leaders to improve our system...
There are many forms of private insurance that are available to teachers that would protect them against school board actions, should their jobs be threatened. So they can't use the argument of no protection available.
Association of American Educators Liability Insurance Plan
Every AAE member receives his or her own personal liability insurance policy instead of being covered under one blanket policy issued to an organization.
Accessing AAE's legal service benefits is never dependent on the discretion and pre-approval of an AAE executive. Access to your legal protection is not dependent upon whether or not your case is determined to be in the best interest of the AAE, as it is with some other organizations.
YOU are the insured party-not your organization!
On liability insurance-related matters, AAE members are free to use AAE's attorney referral network or they may prefer to seek out legal representation of their own choosing instead of having to accept a predetermined legal advisor-as with some other organizations...