What is WEA-PAC? 39,000 educators!
WEA-PAC is the Washington Education Association political action committee. Our mission is to recommend and elect pro-public education, pro-labor candidates to office.
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For just $2.25 per month you can join us.
K-12 WEA members can join by submtting a WEA-PAC Payroll Authorization form to join WEA-PAC.
WEA-Retired, Higher Ed and Student WEA members can join here.
$20.21 for 2021 Fundraising Drive!
2020 was maybe most important election of our lifetime. But with so much at stake, it took a lot of resources. In addition to all of the federal races (like president and vice-president!) that were up, there were a significant number of state level offices up as well. This election was critical to maintaining our pro-education majorities in the State House and State Senate – and we were successful because of your support.
That’s why we have to ask for your support once again. 2021 is also an important election – with school board races, city, county and municipal races up all around the state. You’ve heard the saying “all politics is local.” Well, that saying has never been more true. Local school boards help determine when and how we safely return to in person learning. It’s clear that who we elect to these positions matters, and WEA-PAC helps us have a voice in these elections. Please help us support local races by contributing today.
To contribute, click here. This money goes directly to supporting pro-education, pro-labor candidates. It is your work in WEA-PAC that lays the foundation and will continue to allow us to be successful in years to come.
Welcome to WEA-PAC!
WEA-PAC is the Washington Education Association's political action committee. Currently WEA-PAC membership is at nearly 39,000 members! That makes WEA-PAC the largest political action committee in the state.
Our mission is to recommend and elect pro-public education, pro-labor candidates to office. WEA-PAC makes recommendations in races for statewide, legislative and local candidates.
WEA-PAC recommends and elects pro-student, pro-union candidates – regardless of party affiliation. Candidates complete a written questionnaire and participate in an interview with WEA-PAC members. Based on the questionnaire and interview, WEA-PAC members make a recommendation.
Together, we can help pro-public education, pro-labor candidates win the elected offices that affect our work and help our students!
Why should I join WEA-PAC?
What if we told you we could have a stronger voice in the decisions that affect our classrooms and our schools? Well, with WEA-PAC, we can.
You may not realize that almost everything about your school day is decided by an elected official: class size, curriculum, instructional hours, even pay and benefits.
You also may not know that your union can offer you a voice in those decisions. WEA-PAC is the political action committee for WEA members like you!
As a member, you can be part the choice for which candidates WEA-PAC decides to recommend. And with school boards across the state weighing in on the health and safety protocols needed for in person learning, these choices have never been so important.
Already a member? Please consider doubling your voice with an additional $27 donation at http://washingtonea.org/givetoweapac.
Together we can elect candidates who will stand up for educators and our students!
For more information about WEA-PAC check out the resources below:
WEA-PAC membership is a great way to stay engaged
Joining WEA-PAC and volunteering with your fellow WEA-PAC members is a great way to meet candidates and build relationships with people who create policies that affect our students and our jobs.
Building relationships with elected officials means we are more effectively able to share our concerns about the policies affecting our students and to advocate for the education profession.
You can also learn more about how politics may affect our work by following the OurVoice blog page, or by signing up to receive the blog posts and action alerts on the same page.
What is the NEA-FCPE?
The NEA Fund for Children and Public Education is the political action committee of the National Education Association. The NEA-FCPE recommends and supports candidates who stand up for public education issues at the national level. They endorse in races for office including: President, U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatvies.
You can sign up to participate in the NEA-FCPE when filling out your WEA-PAC form. This contribution is only $1.00 a month.
WEA-PAC membership is up to us
Our PAC Board has a goal of reaching 45% membership this year. If your local is already at or above 45% our goal is to increase that by 10% by asking your colleagues to join WEA-PAC.
Can you ask a colleague to join today? The WEA-PAC and NEA-FCPE forms are quick and easy to fill out. Forms are available from your association building representative or your local association office. You can also sign up using the links below.
WEA members can join by submtting a WEA-PAC Payroll Authorization form to join WEA-PAC.
WEA-Retired, Higher Ed and Student WEA members can join here.
If you have questions, please contact WEA-PAC Coordinators Samantha Casne (253-765-7161) or Emily Hansen (206-412-4406). You can also email WEAPAC@washingtonea.org.