Our Mission
We work for the welfare of school children, the advancement of education, and the improvement of instructional opportunities for all.
Why unions matter
Unions are important because they help set the standards for education, skill levels, wages, working conditions, and quality of workers. Union-negotiated wages and benefits are generally superior to what non-union workers receive. Most union contracts provide far more protections than state and federal laws.
Unions are run by members
Unity is Strength
Unions negotiate better terms and conditions
You have someone on your side when you need them
Union workplaces are safer
Unions offer legal services and advice
We are gpea
The Grants Pass Education Association is member run. Our leadership and representatives are members elected by members. Since the GPEA’s inception, our local has supported teachers in a variety of capacities.
Advocacy
Legal fees
Member to member representation
Scholarships
Grants
Liaison of new education laws
Drafting legislation
Collective bargaining
Mediation