Welcome Public Education Supporters!
The Newport News Education Association (NNEA) consists of school employees who are frontline experts at educating and caring for the children we love. The NNEA is fighting for an educational system that exceeds what the community needs and places Newport News Public Schools students at the forefront of the Commonwealth in every way. As essential partners, we will collaborate with district leadership to accomplish mutually agreed-upon strategic goals and objectives. The right to bargain for a competitive contract is essential to recruit and retain quality employees.
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A Collective Bargaining Study Group Is on the Agenda at the Tuesday, Sept. 15, NN School Board Meeting — Join the NNEA There at 6:30 pm in #Red4Ed!
In July, Newport News City Council voted to give city workers collective bargaining rights (also known as contract negotiations). Newport News school workers deserve the same! After years of advocacy from the NNEA, the Newport News School Board has a vote on a collective bargaining study group on the agenda at their next meeting. City…
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NNEA Update: NN School Board Approves 4% Raise and $1,500 (Pretax) Bonus
On Tuesday evening, the Newport News School Board approved additional funding from the state and city for a 4% raise and $1,500 (pretax) retention bonus for full-time contracted employees. The additional funds will also cover increasing starting teacher pay and starting teacher associate pay by $1,000, as well as sign-on bonuses for high-need positions. The…
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🎉 Newport News City Council Unanimously Passed Collective Bargaining Rights for City Workers 🎉
After years of advocacy from the NNEA and other local public sector unions, Newport News City Council voted 7-0 on Tuesday evening in favor of public sector collective bargaining (the right to negotiate for fair contracts) for city workers such as firefighters, police officers, public works employees, and more.Watch the Council meeting video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eAB_qx5lAQ%5BCouncilmembers’ discussion…
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Updates from the NEA Convention
At the recent NEA Convention in Denver, former VEA President Princess Moss was elected NEA President!More from VEA: https://www.veanea.org/princess-moss-wins-nea/ Congratulations to NNEA member Christa Vail who attended the NEA Convention as a new delegate! (She is pictured below being recognized by VEA President Carol Bauer.) The NEA Convention was held in Denver, CO, from July…
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Help Newport News City Workers Win Collective Bargaining Rightson Tuesday, July 14, at 7 pm!
Exciting news! Newport News City Council will be voting on collective bargaining (also known as contract negotiations) for city workers at the Council meeting on Tuesday, July 14, at 7 pm at City Council Chambers behind City Hall at 2400 Washington Ave, 23607. We need NNEA members and other public education supporters to help pack…
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Tell Spanberger: Don’t Stab Virginia Public Servants in the Back
The NNEA is extremely disappointed to learn that Gov. Spanberger has said that she plans to VETO the historic public sector collective bargaining bill for Virginia teachers & staff, firefighters, city workers, and other public employees.During campaign season, Spanberger promised public sector unions that she “supports” collective bargaining / contract negotiations for Virginia public servants.…
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The NNEA Calls on Gov. Spanberger to Approve Collective Bargaining
The Newport News Education Association calls on Gov. Abigail Spanberger to honor her campaign promise to support collective bargaining rights for teachers & school staff, firefighters, police officers, city workers, and other Virginia public employees. These rights are fundamental to ensuring that public servants have a real voice in our working conditions and the resources…
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May #Red4Ed Dates:Â Tuesday, May 12 (City Council), and Tuesday, May 19 (School Board)
Tuesday, May 12, at 7 pm behind City Hall – budget vote at the Newport News City Council meeting Newport News City Council will vote on its proposed operating budget – which includes the NNPS schools operating budget – at their next regular Council meeting on Tuesday, May 12, at 7 pm at City Council Chambers…
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From NNEA President Dr. Graves: NNEA Very Disappointed with NNPS Administration on Their Decision
Dear NNEA Members, I am writing to express my deep disappointment with the NNPS leadership regarding the upcoming election day on April 21, 2026. Despite our best efforts to advocate for remote learning and an e-commute day for all employees, the administration has declined to adjust their position. We presented several key points and member…
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Red4Ed at the Newport News School Board Meeting This Tuesday, April 21
Also: Â Newport News City Council to Vote on Collective Bargaining Soon Join the NNEA in #Red4Ed this Tuesday, April 21, at 6:30 pm at the Newport News School Board meeting at 12465 Warwick Blvd., 23606. Local elected officials seeing NNEA members and supporters in #Red4Ed at School Board and City Council meetings makes a big…
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