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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#Red4Ed at the NN School Board Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20,
to Support the NNEA and Collective Bargaining! We need NNEA members and other public education supporters in #Red4Ed at the next Newport News School Board meeting this Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 6:30 pm at the NNPS Admin Building at 12465 Warwick Boulevard, 23606. Even if you can’t stay for the entire meeting and need to…
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9-15-26 Newport News School Board meeting summary
Collective Bargaining Study Group Passes 6-1 A resolution by the Newport News School Board to create a Collective Bargaining Study Group passed 6-1, with Rebecca Aman the lone vote against. A similar Collective Bargaining Task Force by City Council led to a unanimous vote for collective bargaining rights for city workers this past July. During…
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Support the School Construction Referendum in Newport News
Make a plan to vote at iwillvote.com. Early vote in Newport News: https://www.nnva.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/2573 Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and polls will be open 6 am to 7 pm.
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Fall Social and Local Candidate Forum Info
NNEA fall social NNEA is hosting a fall social on Sat. Nov. 14, 5-8 pm, at Craft 60 Taphouse and Grill (14346 Warwick Blvd., Ste. 348, Newport News). Members who attend will receive $10 toward their meal. Members are welcome to bring a guest, such as a prospective member / coworker or a spouse /…
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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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