Membership
Membership is the Foundation
SDEA members have a voice in the decision making of our Association. This includes voting on a new contract, and electing officers and other governance representatives. Member input has helped new unit members adjust to the profession, to conditions in the District and to do outreach in the community for support of our schools. Our union is currently working on meaningful and effective educational reform. Teachers and other credentialed professionals are represented on District committees that affect our professional lives. These and many more activities are carried on by the San Diego Education Association. The involvement of our more than 6,500 members is what makes us strong!
Now that the Supreme Court ruled against public sector unions like ours in the anti-union Janus case, it is more important than ever that the members of SDEA understand why joining and remaining an active member of SDEA is so important.
On this page you can find resources, links, videos, and member testimonials that will help you understand the threat that the loss of fair share poses, along with the information and resources that will help us stay strong in a post fair share world.
Videos
The Big Picture Video: Strengthen Unions
Resources
Everyone a member in ’96 and still strong today!
SDEA members receive the following benefits, which are not available to non-members:
- Ability to shape and mold the Association through active participation
- Ability to influence the direction of the Association with input and ideas
- Voting rights to elect leaders, set policy, and ratify contracts
- Access to trainings, workshops, and seminars
- $1 million professional liability insurance
- Legal services on both professional and private matters
- Life insurance
- Financial planning
- Discounted car/life/home insurance
- Salary protection
- Leisure/travel at reduced rates
- Scholarships
- Low interest credit cards
- Disaster Relief contribution (FACT)
To become a member of SDEA, click here!
News
September 14, 2026
Sept 19 Day of Action: YES on 3!
This Fall, educators across California are knocking on doors & talking to our neighbors about Proposition 3 & how OUR vote can save OUR public……
September 9, 2026
On Federal Pol(ICE) Raids Targeting Our Black and Brown Communities: Joint Statement
As union educators of SDEA and CSEA who teach and support the students in San Diego Unified, we are not here to mince words. FEDERAL POL(ICE) are snatching…
September 8, 2026
CalVEBA Health Fairs: Sept 28, Oct 14, & Oct 16
CalVEBA has a variety of health fairs for free health screenings and more - see all available dates and locations here!
August 24, 2026
Sept 19 Candidates’ Community Forum: CA State Superintendent of Public Instruction
This forum will bring together students, families, educators, and community members to engage directly with the two leading candidates for California State…
August 17, 2026
SDEA endorsement: Yes on Measure M!
This November, voters living in the San Diego Unified School District will have the opportunity to support Measure M, a bond measure that will continue ongoing…