Membership

Membership is the Foundation

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. Our union 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. The involvement of our more than 6,500 members is what makes us strong!

Now that the Supreme Court ruled against public sector unions like ours in the anti-union Janus case, it is more important than ever that the members of SDEA understand why joining and remaining an active member of SDEA is so important.

On this page you can find resources, links, videos, and member testimonials that will help you understand the threat that the loss of fair share poses, along with the information and resources that will help us stay strong in a post fair share world.

Videos

Fair Share Sizzler Video

The Big Picture Video: Strengthen Unions

Resources

Everyone a member in ’96 and still strong today!

5 Reasons to Belong to SDEA

Member Testimonials

SDEA members receive the following benefits, which are not available to non-members:

  • Ability to shape and mold the Association through active participation
  • Ability to influence the direction of the Association with input and ideas
  • Voting rights to elect leaders, set policy, and ratify contracts
  • Access to trainings, workshops, and seminars
  • $1 million professional liability insurance
  • Legal services on both professional and private matters
  • Life insurance
  • Financial planning
  • Discounted car/life/home insurance
  • Salary protection
  • Leisure/travel at reduced rates
  • Scholarships
  • Low interest credit cards
  • Disaster Relief contribution (FACT)

To become a member of SDEA, click here!

Note: To become an SDEA sponsor, download our 2024-2025 SDEA Vendor-Sponsor Advertising Packet For more information, please contact SDEA Office Specialist Nanette Najera (619) 283-4411 x 120.