Welcome to the homepage of the Marin County Educators Association (MCEA), a local chapter of the California Teachers Association (CTA). MCEA represents more than 50 educators at the Marin County Office of Education (MCOE), including classroom teachers from TK to Post Secondary/Transition age, education specialists in the areas of Speech & Language Pathology, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Visual Impairments, Orientation & Mobility, and Adaptive PE. MCEA members work at various sites across Marin County, in service of both the county and local districts.
MCEA supports its members and their students through ongoing advocacy around working, teaching, and learning conditions, as well as with collective bargaining and contract negotiations with MCOE, guidance and resources for employment related topics and issues, and an assortment of benefits available exclusively to members. MCEA is dedicated to maintaining a high quality public education to ALL students.
TEACH. GUIDE. UNITE.
The Marin County Educators Association (MCEA) has a rich history dating back to the 1970s, but its strength as a union has significantly grown in recent years. This growth was particularly evident during the COVID-19 pandemic, when MCEA successfully negotiated a memorandum of understanding focused on protecting educators and the vulnerable populations we serve.
Our first experience at the bargaining table with the Marin County Office of Education occurred in 2021. This pivotal moment empowered our organization and led to our most recent contract achievement, which resulted in a $12,000 raise for every teacher. This significant increase is a testament to the collective efforts of our engaged members and the power of solidarity in advocating for fair compensation.
As we move forward, we are committed to maintaining this momentum. Increased engagement from our members is crucial in continuing to secure fair contracts that benefit both educators and students. We will actively collaborate to implement best practices aimed at recruiting and retaining the most skilled teachers, ensuring that we provide high-quality education to our students in Marin County.
We are Marin County Educators Association and we are union strong.