Education Support Professional/Service Personnel

Why should I become a member of Education West Virginia?

Equality, respect, and solidarity

Service personnel and teachers have equal voice and vote in the union.
Service personnel can choose to have their own separate local union to focus on the local issues important to them.
The new union is a proud affiliate of the AFL-CIO, which provides us with the solidarity and strength of thousands of other union members to stand united with us.

Assistance and legal protection

The Member Advocacy Center is your direct line to help when you need it. Whether it’s a question about state law or wondering what your rights are in an employment situation, your union is here for you. The center is staffed each day by our Advocacy Representatives who are here to assist and respond to members’ questions or concerns. Don't hesitate to contact us at 866-568-9832 or email [email protected].
Experienced Field Representatives are assigned to each region to represent you in employment matters. Education West Virginia has more field representatives to assist members than any other employee organization in West Virginia.
When work-related situations escalate, Education West Virginia members are provided legal assistance from attorneys who are among the best in the state at employment-related law.
$1 million in occupational liability insurance.
Our Attorney Referral Program provides members with two 30-minute consultations and a 30% discount for non-employment related matters, such as wills and estates, real estate, traffic violations and consumer protection.

Three times the member benefits

The merger of AFT and WVEA means members can save more than ever before. Every member has access to member benefits from NEA, AFT and the AFL-CIO. By using all three union discounts, members can more than cover the cost of their membership dues. You can save hundreds of dollars on travel, amusement parks and concerts, shopping, AT&T wireless, dining, financial and insurance services, and more!