Ye scallywags be abandonin' ship, the teachers be jumpin' ship faster than ye can say "walk the plank!" Aye!
2024-05-06
Avast ye scallywags! The NEA be keepin' its members in the dark about their rights, for fear of losin' their precious doubloons. 'Tis a sneaky strategy indeed, but fear not, for the light of the First Amendment be shinin' bright for all to see!
The National Education Association (NEA) is facing a mass exodus of members due to its prioritization of a radical political agenda over member representation, resulting in a loss of more than 12,000 members in 2023. The decline in union membership rates has been exacerbated by the U.S. Supreme Court's Janus v. AFSCME decision, which affirmed public employees' First Amendment right to leave union membership. NEA's strategy to retain members involves keeping teachers uninformed about their rights and advocating for the repeal of right-to-work laws.NEA funneled a significant portion of dues revenue towards political candidates and causes, with a focus on advancing its left-wing priorities globally. The union's leadership has benefited from rising membership dues, while average teacher salaries remain low. Despite steady hiring in public schools, NEA's membership continues to decline, reflecting teachers' growing awareness of their rights to opt out of union membership.The Freedom Foundation recognizes the importance of informing teachers about their rights, leading to hundreds of thousands opting out of union membership. As long as NEA's political agenda takes precedence over classroom issues, continued membership losses may eventually lead to irreversible decline.