MSEA: MSEA Membership

Why I Want to be a Member

Every day, the Maryland State Education Association and NEA Member Benefits are working to serve the needs of education professionals and students in Maryland. MSEA’s Center for Education Policy and Practice supports this work by providing the highest quality, relevant professional development and policy support. We work to make your professional life as productive as possible and to empower you with the most current views in education. We help you advocate for what’s best for your students and work.

MSEA’s job is to clear the way—to optimize your working conditions by ensuring you have the resources you need, are treated fairly on the job, and receive the pay, benefits, and retirement you deserve. Your goal is to make a difference in the lives of children. Our goal is to make sure you can achieve that, by amplifying and supporting your expertise and providing opportunities for you to lead the way. You’re the expert, and you deserve to be heard.

As an MSEA member, you’ll also have access to all of the benefits of NEA membership, including the NEA Member Benefits Program. The NEA Member Benefits Program works on negotiating savings, discounts, products, and services to help make members' lives more rewarding. NEA Member Benefits can help your personal life be less stressful so you can focus on your profession.

To learn more, click here.

Salaries, Benefits, and Workplace Issues

In addition to negotiating your local contract, the association offers expert assistance with workplace issues and job-related legal matters. Contact your local Uniserv director or your association representative at your worksite for more information.

Lobbying and Legislation

It’s the backing of members like you that makes MSEA one of the most effective advocacy groups in the state as we fight for the funding and support that all educators, students, and schools deserve.

Discounts and Savings

Through your NEA Member Benefits, and NEA Click & Save, you can access substantial discounts on your favorite products and services across the state and country.

All members have complimentary, automatic life insurance through NEA Members Insurance Trust.

New members only: For 12 months, eligible members are provided complimentary $15,000 of term life insurance.

To learn about Exclusive Savings click here.

Let's hear from one of our members about the NEA Member Benefits Program, click here.

Publications Just for Members

To keep you informed about the latest news affecting your profession, MSEA produces our award-winning ActionLine magazine and regular e-newsletters.

Professional Development

Find training opportunities on our MSEA Professional Learning Portal and professional development page to help further your career.

Legal Assistance

We provide assistance to school employees faced with difficulties in their professional lives.

MSEA Elections

Lead the change you want to see by pursuing association leadership opportunities.

Member Awards
Our outstanding members deserve recognition and support for all that they do. Awards for minorities and women are given out on an annual basis.