On Thursday, September 17, Dr. James Fedderman, VEA President was asked to provide a brief report during a call of the National Council of State Education Associations (NCSEA) on Virginia’s win on collective bargaining and summer organizing efforts. Virginia is being recognized within the NEA family for a tremendous achievement in overturning the ban on public sector collective bargaining. During the briefing, Dr. Fedderman noted:
NEA was a great partner with VEA’s summer organizing efforts, helping to provide three full time organizers and 60 member-organizers to complement field staff.
The blitz in 10 target locals resulted in 700 new members — the best of any affiliate. Stafford Education Association was the #1 growth local in NEA during that period.
We have begun local collective bargaining outreach in some Local Unions and will be conducting training to capitalize on this opportunity.
Despite the many adverse consequences of COVID-19, our members are more active, and our Union stronger, than in many years.
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