Welcome to the
Portage Education Association
About the Portage EA
We are a private labor union comprised of public school teachers, counselors, media specialists, engagement specialists, social workers, consultants, pathologists, and psychologists who are employed by the Portage (MI) Public Schools. Membership is voluntary and does not necessarily include all teachers et al. employed by the Portage district. We represent regular education, special education, elective/encore educators, counselors, psychologist, specialists, librarians, technologists, pathologists and other licensed professionals. We exist under the current 'Right to Work' laws in Michigan and engage in collective bargaining to advocate for strong, attractive working conditions so that our profession will both attract and retain highly educated, dedicated, skilled educators. Membership in this organization has always been voluntary from our inception in the 1960s. At all levels we are private entities. We are affiliated with the Michigan Education Association (MEA) and National Education Association (NEA).
This is a searchable version of our collective bargaining agreement with PPS. Press "ctrl F" on a PC or "command f" on a Mac to look for key words.
This is the bargained calendar for the year.Â
MESSA Insurance Plan Information
The PEA and PPS have agreed to offer different plans in 2025 to reduce monthly premiums for members. Please attend a seminar for more information, or if those have passed, reach out to Jennifer Tuyls in HR or Jim Gleason, our MESSA rep
$30 Dues Rebate
MEA is offering the $30 dues rebate program again this year. Members who pay their 2024-2025 dues in full by October 31st are eligible for the rebate. If you have questions about the program, email MEAMembership@mea.org or check out this page.
NEA No-Cost Life Insurance
For new members: For the first 12 months of your NEA membership, you have access to no-cost life insurance provided by the Members Insurance Trust.
For ALL members: Get $1000 term life insurance, up to $5000 of accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and more.
Check out www.neamb.com for more information on this and other no-cost benefits.