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Stop Funding Propaganda in Classrooms.

While student proficiency has fallen to historic lows, the NEA and AFT have spent over $669 million of your dues on political campaigns, lobbyists, and far-left organizations — documented in federal filings. You have a legal right to stop funding it today.

The Real Cost to Students

Unions Are Focused on Political Agendas While Student Performance Declines

The National Report Card doesn’t lie. While national teachers’ unions spent hundreds of millions on campaigns and political organizing, student proficiency has declined to historic lows. Only 22% of 8th graders meet the bar for math proficiency. Only 35% meet it in reading.

Public education is one of our greatest investments. But when union leadership prioritizes political agendas over student outcomes — and funds them with your dues — our communities pay the price.

You entered teaching to make a difference for students. Your dues should reflect that — not fund a political machine that’s failing them.

Get Your Personalized Opt-Out Instructions

Fill out this simple form, and we’ll be in touch with your opt out instructions and letter.

Keep your benefits

You’re Covered—With or Without Membership. 

Because the union is your exclusive bargaining representative, the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) applies to you whether you are a member or not.
 
Your salary, benefits, and workplace protections are all set by the CBA and must be provided to every covered employee. By law, unions cannot deny nonmembers the benefits negotiated on their behalf.
 

Bottom line:

Opting out does not mean opting out of your pay, benefits, or workplace protections.

Your values matter

Union Politics Don’t Necessarily Represent  You. 

Union leadership often takes political positions and funds causes without individual members’ consent. If you disagree with those positions—or simply believe your paycheck shouldn’t be used for politics—opting out allows you to keep control over how your money is spent.
 
Choosing not to be a member means:
  • Your earnings aren’t automatically used to support political or ideological agendas
  • You aren’t publicly associated with positions you may not share
  • You retain your voice as an individual, not just as part of a bloc 

Bottom line:

Your views matter, and they deserve to be respected.

The Choice Is Yours.

Opting out isn’t anti-worker, it’s pro-freedom. You deserve accurate information, financial transparency, and the freedom to decide what aligns with your values.

We’re here to help you make an informed decision.