Who We Are
The Jordan Education Association (JEA) represents the licensed employees of Jordan School District. We work to advance the professional and economic well-being of our members. We believe in a strong public education system. We are the local affiliate of the Utah Education Association and the 3 million member National Education Association.
Become a MemberSign the Referendum Petition Today!!!
If you are already signed up to volunteer at protectutahworkers.com (it’s not too late to still sign up!) please watch this training (about 15 minutes)
Why does collective bargaining matter?
Early Enrollment
Switch to Autopay!
PROTECT YOUR UNION MEMBERSHIP! Switching to Autopay is an easy and quick one-time process. Use this link to enroll now!
Need help? Watch this how-to video. Spring Recruit Today!
Teaching the Truth Toolkit |
Educator RIghts and best Practices Resources |
Stay Informed and Involved
Utah Legislative Updates
Your stories and experiences are powerful tools for influencing legislators. Please contact your legislator today!
You are a constituent of the legislators who represent the area where you live as well as the area where you work.
Reminder: Please do not use district property (devices or email addresses) or contact legislators during contract time.
Consider sharing:
Consider asking them to:
Your stories and experiences are powerful tools for influencing legislators. Please contact your legislator today!
You are a constituent of the legislators who represent the area where you live as well as the area where you work.
Reminder: Please do not use district property (devices or email addresses) or contact legislators during contract time.
Consider sharing:
- Why you chose to become an educator
- Examples from your classroom - what's going well and what's challenging
- What more you could achieve with additional resources or support
- Why you're an association member and how the association has supported your career
- Ways the association advocates for educators. Dispel misconceptions like the idea that we "protect bad teachers", include your story of how the association supported you in an employment matter
Consider asking them to:
- Invest in Utah's educators and students - Increase funding for the Weighted Pupil Unit (WPU) to give each district the flexibility to address its unique needs while fully funding all legislative mandates. This investment is critical for retaining and recruiting educators to our profession, ensuring a high-quality education for every student.
- Preserve our freedom to belong to an association - Protecting the right to our association membership ensures a united approach to advocating for fair working conditions, equitable resources for students, collaborative problem-solving with our districts, and upholding professional rights and respect. Our association empowers educators to unite in their pursuit of high-quality public education, fostering collaboration and progress that benefits our schools and communities.
- Push pause on new education legislation - Each year, the legislature passes numerous bills that significantly impact public education. It is challenging for districts to continuously adapt, especially when subsequent bills amend or replace prior ones. A pause would allow districts to focus on effectively implementing existing policies, providing stability for educators and students. This time for reflection would help evaluate the impact of past legislation, prioritize what works, and build a stronger foundation for sustainable improvements in education.
What We Believe
JEA believes that every student deserves a quality educator. JEA member educators can provide an education that prepares students to be college and career ready and compete in the global economy. JEA also believes in accountability not just in the classroom but for all stakeholders including parents, legislators, and the public.
