Why SVEA?

We believe empowered educators, working together, are the foundation of great schools. Find your voice with SVEA.
"SVEA makes sure that we get paid a fair wage, have support in our particular schools helps us have a healthy work-life balance." -6th Grade Teacher
"Protect. Bargain. Support" -2nd Grade Teacher
"Gets teachers the support they need." -Secondary Teacher
"Protects members' rights. Represents members at the bargaining table. Available to support/represent members in difficult situations. Represents and fights for members' rights in Olympia." - 3rd Grade Teacher
"SVEA advocates for its members, problem solves, bargains, and helps teachers have a safe and equitable work experience." -Secondary Teacher
"SVEA makes sure that we get paid a fair wage, have support in our particular schools helps us have a healthy work-life balance." -6th Grade Teacher
"Protect. Bargain. Support" -2nd Grade Teacher
"Gets teachers the support they need." -Secondary Teacher
"Protects members' rights. Represents members at the bargaining table. Available to support/represent members in difficult situations. Represents and fights for members' rights in Olympia." - 3rd Grade Teacher
"SVEA advocates for its members, problem solves, bargains, and helps teachers have a safe and equitable work experience." -Secondary Teacher

"Bargaining, bargaining, bargaining!" - Elementary Teacher
"SVEA bargains our contracts. They advocate for workload balance. They keep us informed on issues that are relevant for us on state and national issues. They are a resource during conflicts and when we have questions about our jobs and responsibilities." - Special Education Teacher
"SVEA protects my planning time, improves salaries, and keeps administrators in check." - Secondary Teacher
"Enables teacher to have more control over their profession. We have kept up with wages and gotten more protection for our members." -Secondary Teacher
"SVEA bargains our contracts. They advocate for workload balance. They keep us informed on issues that are relevant for us on state and national issues. They are a resource during conflicts and when we have questions about our jobs and responsibilities." - Special Education Teacher
"SVEA protects my planning time, improves salaries, and keeps administrators in check." - Secondary Teacher
"Enables teacher to have more control over their profession. We have kept up with wages and gotten more protection for our members." -Secondary Teacher