As the professionals who work with Ohio’s students every day, OEA members have chosen to devote their careers to public education. All active or retired OEA members — whether they’re teachers, secretaries, bus drivers, nurses, support professionals, or JVS or higher education faculty — care about students. And OEA membership is there to support you in the important, life-changing work that you’re doing. In the Member Center, you can find information about your OEA membership.
Member Benefits
OEA and its parent organization, the National Education Association, offer an impressive array of services and benefits, providing members with financial gains, legal representation and protection, and professional development, as well as resources and programs.
Weingarten Rights
Learn about your right to union representation.
Unfair Labor Practices
What is an unfair labor practice and what can be done about it?
Legal Services
As a benefit of membership, members get free consultations and reduced fee legal work through OEA’s Attorney Referral Program. Members also receive professional liability insurance through the Educators Employment Liability (EEL) Program.
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AutoPay
AutoPay is an easy, convenient alternative method to pay your United Education Profession (UEP) dues other than by payroll deductions. It is an online self-enrollment program that allows dues to be paid from a checking, savings or credit card. AutoPay may be established as a one-time payment or bi-monthly draws on the 1st and 15th of each month starting October 1st.
Update Your Contact Information
Please keep OEA informed of your most recent contact information. Let us know if your physical address, email address, or phone number has changed by updating it with this easy online form.