About MSEA
Minnesota School Employees Association (MSEA) is a union of nearly 7,000 classified school employees from over 70 school districts in Minnesota. MSEA members are secretaries, paraprofessionals, food service employees, technicians, custodians, interpreters, bus drivers, and more.
Who does MSEA represent?
MSEA members are classified school employees including: secretaries, paraprofessionals, food service employees, technicians, custodians, interpreters, bus drivers, and more.
What does MSEA do for School Employees?
MSEA provides services and resources for classified employee groups in negotiating contracts, processing grievances and arbitrations, leadership training and legislative lobbying and monitoring. MSEA has a well-trained staff to provide the highest standard of service possible to our members.
What makes MSEA different from other unions?
- MSEA is a democracy. The members direct the union.
- 95% of our budget is spent providing negotiation and representation services to members.
- MSEA represents only classified public school employees, allowing us to devote our full attention to all aspects affecting part-time and full-time public school employees.
Who determines MSEA's positions, objectives, and actions?
MSEA members determine the positions, objectives, and actions.
MSEA is a democratic organization. Each year, representatives from all the bargaining units are invited to attend MSEA’s Delegate Assembly, where they decide the direction of MSEA and bylaws are passed.
MSEA’s Board of Directors are members who are elected by members at the Assembly. The Board meets monthly to carry out the decisions of the delegates.
Learn more about our events so you can attend and help make decisions about our union.
MSEA Leadership
MSEA is governed by a Board of Directors and has a team of full-time staff to provide a high standard of service to our members. Learn more about MSEA’s Board of Directors and staff.
Our History
MSEA began in 1980. Learn more about how the union has evolved to represent our members through the last 40+ years. Read about our history.
How can I get involved?
Members
The best place for members to get involved is by attending one of our events. Read more about our member benefits. If you have a question about your membership, contact us.
Interested in becoming a member?
If you are interested in becoming a member, learn more about how to get involved.
Our Mission Statement
The Minnesota School Employees Association is a growing union which recognizes the dignity of the individual worker and the power of the organized body. It is a democratic union directed by its membership, and it is fiscally responsible to that membership. Through an empowered membership and a professional staff, MSEA provides the highest level of representation and service in the State of Minnesota.