Member Dues

posted by: Alix | April 24, 2014, 01:20 PM

We are honored to serve thousands of Arkansas educators with valuable benefits and services at a reasonable price. With mounting costs associated with protecting our members from legal claims and providing assistance with their due process rights, in addition to offering new and improved member benefits, ASTA and the Association of American Educators Board of Directors have decided to increase professional membership dues by $1.50 a month. This increase has not been decided upon lightly. We pride ourselves on operating within a lean budget that is laser-focused on members' needs.

We are confident you will agree that this dues increase will be a worthy investment in enhancing your protection and professionalism. In the six years since ASTA last raised dues, we have continued to grow in size while staying committed to offering teachers the benefits they need without the politics they don't.

Be assured that the ASTA staff operates in a manner that is fiscally responsible. We recognize the financial concessions teachers make daily and value your contributions to our organization. This necessary increase will ensure our members are afforded the finest advocacy and individualized legal services available.

Just as a reminder, for less than $200 per year you receive these comprehensive member-only benefits:

$2,000,000 professional liability insurance policy
Legal assistance for employment rights issues
Professional development
A member-driven voice on education policy and more!

You will be notified when your membership is due for renewal as the increase will go into effect July 1, 2014. Thank you for your continued loyal support. Your ASTA membership and active participation in the work of this professional association are greatly valued. If you have any questions, please email the ASTA office.

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