However, as a nonmember, it is illegal for either an employer or a union to discriminate in the terms, conditions, wages, benefits, etc., of employment conditions covered by the collective bargaining agreement. I had been rationalizing, and I knew I couldn't continue as a member of an organization that I believe is rotten in its soul. 92 As mentioned above, if a current NEA member was to resign membership, he or she may still be required to pay a service fee for mandatory representation. This service fee does not include benefits that teachers may need or deserve, such as liability insurance. There are other ways to obtain these benefits.
Most schools carry or provide liability coverage for their teacher employees.
If not, most homeowners or renters insurance will allow a customer to add a liability clause to one's policy for a nominal fee. There are also other teacher organizations that offer liability insurance coverage as well as regional workshops, members' newsletters, resource exchange networks and national conventions. These organizations are not involved with political activity, and focus on issues directly relevant to the classroom. Teachers can call these associations for free information to decide which one best suits their needs. Christian Educators Assoc.