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"On March 4, 1968, that’s when we knew we had a union. That’s when we knew we had solidarity."

Founded in 1852, PSEA began as an organization of teachers from across Pennsylvania who shared common goals of identifying best practices, sharing information, and working to elevate the teaching profession. In many ways, the history of PSEA reflects the history of public education in Pennsylvania.

Our Mission

We support, empower, and advocate for members, students, and public education.

Our Vision

We envision a future where:

  • All members are respected professionals who are competitively and equitably compensated, and

  • Resources and funding are no longer obstacles for our students to reach their full potential.

Our Values

We value:

  • Our members' voices in the union and as leaders in our professions
  • A diverse, respectful, and inclusive union
  • Collective action to support and protect members' rights and improve working conditions
  • Our members' well-being and quality of life
  • Professional growth and expertise
  • Equitable resources and opportunities for all students
  • Teaching and learning focused on the needs of students
  • Integrity

Our Goals

Compensation and Working Conditions

  • PSEA will bargain, protect, and advance professional salaries, benefits, pensions, and safe, effective working conditions.
  • PSEA will advocate for fully staffed workplaces.

Compensation and Working Conditions

  • PSEA will bargain and protect professional salaries, benefits, pensions, and safe and effective working conditions.

PSEA as an Organization

  • PSEA will operate in a fiscally responsible manner.
  • PSEA will engage, grow, and diversify our union, communicate within, and unify our membership.

PSEA Resolutions

The constitution of the Pennsylvania State Education Association states, “The purpose of this Association shall be to promote the general educational welfare of the state, to protect and advance the interests of its members, to foster professional zeal, and to advance educational standards.”

To facilitate the purposes of the Association, each House of Delegates sets forth statements of resolutions committing the Association to action. A resolution is an expression of the belief or position of the Association.

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