OEA Uniserv

MetroWest UniServ is a link between your local association and Education Minnesota. It gives locals an opportunity to communicate with representatives of the Education Minnesota Executive Board, field staff, state officers, and others within our organization.

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What is MetroWest UniServ?
MetroWest UniServ is an intermediary organization between the local organization and Ed Minnesota to which many school districts belong. Our Metro West Uniserve provides support and training for the teachers in the member locals. Sometimes it serves as just an information source. More often it serves for training in negotiations, teacher rights, professional development etc. Orono has a representative and a member. Orono has two representatives that serve on the Metro West UniServ governing board. How does UniServ help me? · MetroWest UniServis a link between Education Minnesota and our local. · MetroWest UniServ support and supplement the activities of the locals. · MetroWest UniServ offers training opportunities to strengthen, promote, and advance the teaching profession such as; new teachers, member rights, continuing education, negotiating, grassroots advocacy, treasurer, etc… · MetroWest UniServ reimburses 50% of local training costs, up to $2,000.00. · We share stories and challenges happening in our locals. · MetroWest UniServ meets monthly with Education Minnesota board members and field staff who constantly run interference for our members. · We lobby together for lower class size, staff development, better working conditions, etc… · We share resources like busses and transportation to events, ideas for negotiation, membership strategies and much more! What are the Benefits of joining Education Minnesota? · Advocacy: Membership provides a formidable insurance policy as well as legal representation free of charge in the event that either become necessary. EM also provides a strong voice for better schools and better conditions for teachers. · Professional Development: Both online and in person, EM provides excellent resources to support teachers and enhance instruction. · Professional Support: As an organization of thousands, EM allows teachers to connect with one another, share experiences, and support each other. · Recognition: Every year, EM recognizes the Teacher of the Year in Minnesota and honors teachers who are making a difference in their classrooms every day.
Who are your representatives?		Meetings 2009-2010
UniServ Board Members Kay Carlson, Chair Jan Nelson, Vice Chair Marti Zins, Treasurer Rose Korst, Secretary Tim Griffin, Member Rights Chair Tim Moynihan, Legislative Affairs Melissa Benjamin, Communications Chair Julie Anderson-Simonson Mark Chalupsky Marc Deopner-Hove Maryann Dorsey Rob Gardner Sandy Hricko Carrie Lucking Mary Supple JoAnn Winter	Representing St. Louis Park Minnetonka Hopkins-Retired St. Louis Park Chaska Orono Orono Minnetonka Minnetonka Mound-Westonka Ed Mn Field Staff NEA Director Wayzata Ed MN Executive Board- At Large NEA Director Ed Mn FieldStaff	MetroWest UniServ 2009-2010 Meeting Dates All meetings will be scheduled at the Education Minnesota Edina office, unless otherwise noted. 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.