We are excited to announce a new and secure way to pay your union dues: AutoPay.
We want to ensure that our membership remains strong, protected, and empowered. With that in mind, we are moving away from the payroll deduction method for dues payments and encouraging all members to switch to AutoPay.
We’re excited to share that the Ohio Education Association (OEA) has just released its 2025–2026 Member Resource Guide—a powerful, comprehensive document designed to inform, protect, and empower every union educator across the state.
We encourage all members—new and veteran alike—to take time to explore this guide. Whether you’re a classroom teacher or support staff this document is your toolkit for navigating your career, your rights, and your union benefits. Continue reading New OEA Member Resource Guide Released
Save the Date: Saturday, September 13th | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Carlisle Golf Course – 39709 Slife Rd, Grafton, OH
The Elyria Education Association invites all members to come together for a day of fun, camaraderie, and community impact! Support our local athletes by participating in the 11th Annual Elyria Special Olympics Golf Outing & Pig Roast.
Continue reading 11th Annual Elyria Special Olympics Golf Outing & Pig Roast!
EEA officers proudly represented Elyria educators at the 2025 NEOEA Summer Leadership Conference (SLC) held July 16–17 at Corporate College East in Warrensville Heights.
This annual event, hosted by the North Eastern Ohio Education Association (NEOEA), is a cornerstone leadership development opportunity for education professionals across the region. The 2025 conference featured over 30 sessions focused on leadership, advocacy, legal updates, bargaining strategies, technology compliance, and more. Attendees also had the privilege of hearing keynote speaker Daneé Pinckney, Ohio’s 2025 Teacher of the Year, who inspired educators with her message of passion, equity, and engagement.
Continue reading EEA Officers Attend NEOEA Summer Leadership Conference
The Elyria Education Association is proud to share that we have been awarded two grants from the Ohio Education Association: the OEA Local Capacity Grant and the OEA Local Development Plan (LDP) Grant for 2025–2026. These grants are a direct reflection of our union’s commitment to improving engagement, communication, and visibility—both within our membership and throughout the community.
On Wednesday, June 26th, Elyria Education Association President Linda Aguiñaga proudly represented our members at the Ohio Education Association’s Rally for Fair School Funding held at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus. Educators from across the state gathered in solidarity to urge lawmakers to fully fund and implement the Fair School Funding Formula in Ohio’s upcoming state budget.
The rally was a powerful demonstration of unity, passion, and purpose. President Aguiñaga stood among hundreds of educators, parents, and allies—holding signs, chanting messages of support, and reminding lawmakers that public education is the heart of our communities. The rally sent a clear message: our students deserve equitable funding, no matter their zip code. Continue reading EEA Joins the Rally for Fair School Funding at the Ohio Statehouse
The Elyria Education Association (EEA) is excited to announce that we’ve been awarded an initial $2,500 Local Assessment Tool Grant from the Ohio Education Association (OEA)!
This important funding supports our work to better understand and meet the needs of our members, strengthen our union, and expand our collective power.
Continue reading EEA Awarded OEA Local Assessment Tool Grant!
The EEA Budget Committee held four working sessions on May 20, May 22, May 29, and June 3, totaling over 6 hours of collaborative review. During these meetings, committee members carefully examined over a decade of EEA financial records to understand historical spending patterns and make informed decisions for the future.
As a result, the committee has developed a 2025–2026 proposed budget designed to return more value directly to members through thoughtful and transparent financial planning. Continue reading EEA Budget Committee Update
The EEA Constitution and Bylaws Committee met on Monday, May 19, and Wednesday, May 28, dedicating approximately six hours across both evenings to thoroughly review and revise our governing documents. We are pleased to report that the revision process is now complete. Continue reading EEA Constitution and Bylaws Committee Update
