Seattle Education Association

I pay dues, am I a member? Not necessarily. Everyone covered by SEA pays a fee equivalent to dues (because you benefit from all the same protections and have rights to advocacy). You are an official "member" only if you have signed a Enrollment form. These forms are available by calling SEA or sending an email message to our membership coordinator, Alex Austin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
What is the benefit of being a member? As a member, your WEA/NEA insurance provides up to $25,000 in attorney fees if you are charged with a crime related to your job. (Remember, you don't have to be guilty to be charged.) You'd lose again if you are sued in civil court (if, for example, a student is injured while under your supervision) because, as a non-member, you would not be eligible for up to $1 million in insurance coverage to pay attorney fees and damages in employment-related lawsuits. You vote in all elections pertaining to SEA leadership and representation of the organization at various conventions. You are eligible to run for SEA office including be a Building Representative. You also have access to the Attorney Refferal program.  Click here for more information.