September marks 25 years since the historic merger of the MEA and MFT to become Education Minnesota. The risks our leaders took back then have made for the powerful, statewide union we have today. Listen to some reflections from those involved: youtu.be/6WSmpzLU_g0

MN used to have one of the best teacher pension plans in the country. Now it ranks among the least flexible and hardest to use. We also have the third highest normal retirement age for teachers. Steve Cwodzinski urges the LCPR to start righting that wrong by passing his new bill. #mnleg

"Teachers invest their time, energy and whole selves into our classrooms and our students. We are now asking Minnesota for an investment in teachers." - 2022 Minnesota Teacher of the Year Sarah Lancaster #mnleg #edmnvotes

The state’s share of education funding hasn’t kept pace with inflation for almost two decades. Minnesota has the resources to reverse this trend by tying the funding formula to inflation moving forward. #mnleg #edmnvotes

Solidarity with the office professional members of Education Minnesota St. Francis who filed their intent to strike today over a living wage and affordable health insurance. These 21 hourly school workers are 86,000 strong with the backing of Education Minnesota members statewide. ✊

Research proves it: students do better when they see themselves in what they learn. Way to go, Burnsville! #mnleg #edmnvotes mprnews.org/story/2023/04/…

This #NationalTeacherDay, let's celebrate them a little less and care for them a whole lot more. Less talk, more action. #mnleg #edmnvotes #fundourschools

Today is #NationalSchoolNurseDay during #NurseAppreciationWeek! We want to extend our gratitude to and appreciation for District 191 nurses. Thank you for all that you do for our students each day! ❤ #CommunityStrong #One91

Now more than ever, educators need more than appreciation. They need our support. Sign the #TeacherAppreciationWeek pledge: edmn.me/3kqvQFF #mnleg #edmnvotes #thankateacher

Fair pension reform is a top priority for Minnesota teachers. Tell state leaders not to adjourn until they address this critical recruitment and retention issue: edmn.me/3pCMAzl #mnleg #edmnvotes #fairpensionsnow

Every educator deserves the ability to retire with financial security. Join us Tuesday as we march on the Capitol for pension reform: edmn.me/42ADtxU #mnleg #fairpensionsnow

300-plus educators — including some who drove 3-plus hours one way to be here tonight with a united message for Governor Tim Walz Melissa Hortman Senator Kari Dziedzic: Don’t adjourn session without addressing pensions!! #mnleg #fairpensionsnow

Great turnout of Burnsville Education Association and our fellow Education Minnesota members tonight. Thank you to Kaohly Vang Her for attending our rally and advocating for #pensionreform Please don't end the session without pension reform! Governor Tim Walz Senator Lindsey Port kaela Jess Hanson

Another HUGE piece of legislation on its way to Governor Tim Walz: the labor bill! THANK YOU Rep. Michael Nelson Sydney Jordan Jen McEwen Grant Hauschild for all your work to make Minnesota the BEST state for workers -- including educators! #mnleg #edmnvotes

🎉🎉🎉Paid leave for all just passed the Senate and now heads to Governor Tim Walz for his signature!! And it INCLUDES EDUCATORS ACROSS MINNESOTA. #mnleg #edmnvotes #paidleavemn

Calling All BIPOC Members of the BEA & Education Minnesota! Join us for a back to school celebration Friday, Sept. 8 in Mpls! RSVP here: [edmn.me/47Zbj2O](edmn.me/47Zbj2O?fbclid…) or by scanning the QR code below.

Show your BEA pride and support for our negotiators on Wednesday, 9/20.

Reminder for all Burnsville Education Assn Members - please wear a BEA T-shirt on Wednesday, 9/20, to show support for our hard-working BEA negotiations team. #negotiationskickoff #bettertogether

The location for BEA BINGO on 12/7 is booked! TROVE brewing in Burnsville. Plz RSVP if you plan to attend. More details on Food & Prizes to be released soon.

Burnsville Education Association members - Don't forget to RSVP for BEA BINGO at Trove Brewing with Potter's Pasties!