PSEA is a community of education professionals who make a difference in the lives of students every day.
PSEA is 178,000 members strong – a community of education professionals who make a difference in the lives of Pennsylvania’s students every day.
PSEA members are teachers, education support professionals, higher education staff, nurses in health care facilities, retired educators, and college students preparing to become teachers.
PSEA’s strength comes not only from our members, but from our beliefs, our values, and our passion. Every time we speak up for what we believe, we harness the power of collective action.
✔ Free College Benefit for members, spouses, and family members to earn an associate degree with no out-of-pocket costs.
✔ The PSEA Visa Signature® Credit Card with rewards and cash-back opportunities.
✔ The PSEA Mortgage Discount Program through AmeriServ Bank, offering low interest rates on mortgages and the PSEA Home Equity Line of Credit, offered through AmeriServ Bank, with no annual fee and an interest rate floor of 3.5 percent for PSEA Members.
✔ Savings of up to 50 percent on everyday purchases like dining, apparel, school supplies, movie tickets, hotel stays, and more.
✔ A 21 percent discount on eligible Verizon calling plans.
✔ Free professional development or leadership training that is available to members.
✔ Free certification consultation services.
✔ Assistance in obtaining National Board Certification.
It’s important as PSEA members to understand your rights in the workplace. Educators and support professionals have basic legal rights to safe, healthy, and fair conditions at work.
You have the right to form, join, and support unions. You are protected from employer and union discrimination, also known as unfair labor practices.
PSEA’s Legal Division will defend your rights and help to make sure your rights as a school employee are protected. If you feel that your rights have been threatened, contact your UniServ representative.
✔ The ability to provide input into negotiations of local association contracts that determine salaries, benefits, and protections on the job.
✔ The right to vote on the ratification of local association contracts that determine salaries, benefits, and protections on the job.
✔ The opportunity to hold local, region, or state officeand influence the direction of your local and state associations and public education in Pennsylvania.
✔ Membership in the largest and most influential public-sector union in Pennsylvania, where members join their voices to protect our pensions, salaries, benefits, and working conditions.
✔ Membership in the most powerful education association in Pennsylvania, where members join together to advocate for school funding increases, less time spent on standardized tests, school safety initiatives, protections from subcontracting threats, and better educator evaluation rules.
PSEA has many resources that describe the benefits of membership. Check them out here.
Use the alphabetized list to find information about your PSEA region and local association, including your local leaders, your UniServ representative, and your Region Advocacy Coordinator.
PSEA is divided into 12 regions, made up of 11 geographic regions and one region for ESP members. PSEA maintains 13 region field offices across the state. Region staff and governance offer members an additional level of support through events, meetings, and valuable member services.
Learn more about your PSEA region:
