Issue link: https://digital.copcomm.com/i/1503521
ADVOCACY CORNER 14 ADVOCATE | SUMMER 2023 Our union is always ready to go to bat for our members. As the new school year begins, we're here for you! Each year, our team supports more than 1,000 educators, helping them resolve problems and fi ght back. Here's what a few of our members had to say: I am reaching out to express my deep appreciation for your recent guidance and support. It is reassuring to know that the AEA team is here to corroborate and guide Arizona school districts' special education teams when valid concerns arise. I was very pleased with the representation of my AEA representative. He guided me every step of the way as we discussed the unjust evaluation results that my immediate supervisor conducted. If it wasn't for his representation, I'm almost certain that the evaluation results would have remained unchanged. Very thankful to be part of the AEA Union. Need Support from Your Union? We're Here to Help! REACH OUT TO YOUR UNION IF... ... your district is refusing to honor paid time off or medical leave, ignoring your contract, discriminating against you or others, or otherwise violating your rights. In addition to reaching out to your local, get in touch with AEA's statewide advocacy and legal assistance department by submitting a request through our online help desk any time. bit.ly/aea-help-desk