Introduction

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Although the MEA tries to position itself as a representative union, many, if not most, teachers disagree with the views it promotes and the actions it takes.

CONTENTS

• Teachers Disagree with MEA Policies and Activities

• MEA Hypocritical on Privatization

• MEA Lobbyist Calls Advocates of Educational Choice "Racist"

• MEA Threatens to Blacklist New Teachers

• MEA Abuses Public School Health Care Funds

• MEA Advocates Deceptive High Pressure Tactics Against School Board Members

  •  One School Board President Tells Her District's Story

• MEA Demeans People of Faith

• MEA Adopts Reactionary Stance on Education Reform

• MEA is a Partisan Organization

• MEA Uses “Strong-Arm Tactics” on Its Own Members

• MEA Requires Teachers to Pay for Image Building Campaign

• MEA Wastes Public School Funds Defending Unqualified Teachers

• NEA / MEA Remakes Image without Fundamental Change

• What Is the MEA Doing Right?

• What Does the Mackinac Center Recommend?

• MEA 1999-2000 Financial Statements

• How MEA Members Can Obtain a Dues Refund

• MEA Employee Salaries Well Above Teachers'