Alief - TSTA / NEA has been fighting for the rights of educational employees and for the children of Alief for over thirty years -- because we know that your work environment is also a child's learning environment. We have the people & the know-how to protect your rights! You can call on us for help and support -- and you can enjoy the benefits of belonging to a local, state, and national association which works for the good of public education employees and the children they serve.        Click below to download New Member REDUCED DUES APPLICATION. Fill it out & send it through district interoffice mail to Ovidia Molina c/o O'Donnell   1 in Every 100 Americans is a Member of 3.2 Million Members Working Every Day to Provide Great Public Schools for the Children of This Nation. If you prefer a more confidential communication, use your personal computer  (not a district computer). Click above link to the president's private email address. Click below to change your address or work location. Update My Contact Info Click for info. TSTA Attorney Referral Program Our members receive two free consultation sessions during any membership year.  Some limitations apply.  For full details, click on the link above. Delegate Elections The ELECTION OF DELEGATES to attend Regional, State, and / or National Conferences will be held at a member social on Feb. 10, at Fuddrucker's on  Kirkwood @ Westheimer from 4pm to 7pm. Click  N O M I N E E S  for an alphabetical listing of the names of members who have accepted their nominations to attend these meetings. REGION HOUSE OF DELEGATES  March 23 (5:00-8pm) / TBA in SW Houston TSTA HOUSE OF DELEGATES   April 20-22 /  Dallas TX NEA REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY  June 30-July 5 / Washington DC * PLEASE NOTE:  Delegates who are elected to the state and national conferences are required to attend "Delegate Training" and will be expected to sign a statement of commitment in order to receive funding. Only lodging and transportation expenses will be paid by the local. Meals will be at the delegate's expense. Grading Texas   Clay Robison's report card on education and the Texas  political   arena . . .  Keep up with how politics affects the condition and quality of public  education in Texas by reading Robison's regular  blogs and reports. UPDATED WEEKLY Previously with the Houston Chronicle editorial staff, Clay has joined TSTA and works to lobby on behalf of public education in our state. His regular commentary provides a clear picture of the relationship between your job and the quality of the education that the children of Texas receive. You are represented by Alief - TSTA / NEA at the local level (since 1973), by TSTA at the state level (since 1880), and by NEA at the national level (since 1857).   No other professional association or labor union can provide such strength and offer so many benefits to its members. We are the Real Deal -- and you can count on it! Your membership card (pictured above) is your guarantee that your rights & benefits are available when you need them.  If you do not have the card pictured, contact  Member Records  and update your contact info. Ask for a new card. Cards are automatically sent through regular mail to all members in October of each school year. However, you may not receive yours if your contact info is out of date! FOR IMMEDIATE OR URGENT HELP "I am in danger of losing my job!"   Call 877-ASK-TSTA 877-275-8782   7 to 7 Monday through Friday FOR QUESTIONS OF LAW "Can they do that?" Click on TSTA HELP DESK   to send an email straight to the experts. They will respond quickly. Click below when you need to know. . . Your rights under types of contract ? About reporting child abuse? How to use the Open Records Info? When & how to file a grievance ? Click above to read current issue . . .     January 25, 2012 President's Report on Meeting With Superintendent CLICK FOR FULL REPORT TOPICS: Technology Task Force Budget process update No RIFs Grievance process Summer school Nonrenewal process change Why should YOU join our union? Click on the links below for 3 VERY GOOD REASONS to join us!   REASON 1 YOUR MONEY REASON  2  YOUR JOB REASON 3 YOUR PROFESSION 21st Century offers insurance for your automobile through 21st Century Insurance and Financial Services, endorsed by TSTA. Click for details! Insurance for Teachers and School Professionals Security & protection you and your family can depend on! CLICK FOR DETAILS More Ways to Connect with NEA  > >    LEARN ABOUT NEA -- The National Education Association, the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3.2 million members work at every level of education-from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.  Click on the picture above to find out more.   CLICK TO CONTACT WEBMASTER TSTA  Fighting  For  Public  Schools  Since  1880   Return To Top Web hosting and website development assistance is provided by the Wireless Industry Association  as a public service to Alief-TSTA/NEA.