The Voice of DeKalb Educators

ODE/GAE or PAGE--Who Really Works for You?

          The Issue                          ODE/GAE/NEA      PAGE

Supported/Offered Legislation to provide…                    

· Fair Dismissal Rights for new teachers (2000 Session)                     YES                              NO

· Stronger Grievance Procedure                                                           YES                              NO (1)

· Teacher authority to remove disruptive students                            YES                              NO (1)

· Contract for non-certified employees                                                YES                              NO

· Improved retirement benefits to retain teachers                             YES                              NO       

Supports YOUR right to…               

· Negotiate a contract                                                                          YES                              NO

· Receive a fair hearing by unbiased 3rd party                                    YES                              NO

· Work together to elect better leaders                                              YES                              NO

Member Defense & Advocacy Covers…

· Termination Cases                                                                               YES                              Maybe (2)

· Suspension Cases                                                                               YES                              Maybe (2)

· Rights/Unfair treatment                                                                     YES                              Maybe (2)

(Such as: Certification issues, Code of Ethics, DFACS, Family Medical Leave Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, EEOC, Constitutional issues, conflict avoidance consultation, rebuttal letters, etc.)

Local Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ODE Speaks for You

· Meets with Administrators regularly on behalf of members             YES                              NO

· Advocates regularly at School Board meetings for members           YES                              NO

· Politically active and effective (with strong state organization)      YES                              NO (Opposes)

ODE is the only organization that:

ü      Interviews, recommends and works to elect & hold accountable friends of education at local & state levels

ü      Maintains frequent, year-round contact with DeKalb legislators

· Assists/Represents members with problems with                            YES                              NO

   trained, active grievance committee and full-time staff

· Full-time President actively works on behalf of members                  YES                              NO

· Awards scholarships to members’ children                                        YES                              NO

· Assists Deuce. Support Personnel                                                        YES                              ???

  (e.g., bus drivers, custodial, cafeteria & maintenance staff)

· Works with community groups                                                           YES                              ???

· Operates extensive community outreach programs                          YES                              NO

National Organization and Strength…

· Has a strong national organization                                                    YES                              NO

 (NEA is the largest employee organization in the US with over 2.4 million members. Those in positions of power view it as the #1 advocate for Public Education in the country.  PAGE has a loose affiliation with "NAPE")

Governance and Representation…

· Who runs the organization?                                                               MEMBERS                     STAFF

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(1) PAGE often opposes pro-teacher legislation, then “jumps on the bandwagon" when it is about to pass, as it did in this case.

(2) PAGE provides up to $10,000 only if case is won or rights are violated. If member loses, PAGE pays $500 and you pay the rest. GAE provides FREE, up-front coverage.

Remember--“You Get What You Pay For!”

Organization of DeKalb Educators

Advocating Excellence in DeKalb Public Schools

An affiliate of Georgia Association of Educators & National Education Association

www.gae.org                                       www.nea.org

Organization of DeKalb Educators
The Voice of DeKalb Education

100 Crescent Centre Parkway  :  Suite 202   :   Tucker  Georgia   30084
 tel 678.837.1170   :   fax  678 406-9903  :  email info@odegaenea.org

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