SDEA members have a voice in the decision making of our Association. This includes voting on a new contract, and electing officers and other governance representatives. Member input has helped new unit members adjust to the profession, to conditions in the District and to do outreach in the community for support of our schools. The Association is currently working on meaningful and effective educational reform. Teachers and other credentialed professionals are represented on District committees that affect our professional lives. These and many more activities are carried on by the San Diego Education Association. We welcome involvement from our 9000 members.

SDEA has an Agency Fee provision in its Collective Bargaining Agreement with the San Diego City Schools. This means that everyone covered by the Agreement is either a member or a fee payer.

Members are also entitled to many benefits unavailable to fee payers. SDEA members receive the following:

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