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April 2024 • Volume 66, Number 5 • Published by the Connecticut Education Association • cea.org Advisor

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“Where and how can you lead, and who will join you? Take that step. Extend that invitation.”

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“Giving these jobs to non-union employees diminishes the power of our union. We have strength in numbers, and this represents a loss of teacher voice ...” Kristen Record, SEA Secondary Vice President

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NEA Member Exclusive

A trusted and valuable benefit

As an NEA member, did you know you receive $1,000 of term life insurance at no cost to you? You’re already enrolled in the NEA® Complimentary Life Insurance Plan, but it’s a good time to make sure you’ve selected a beneficiary. When you do, you can have some peace of mind that your loved ones will receive their benefit in a time of need. This unique benefit helps ensure educators like you have additional coverage beyond what may be provided through your district. It’s just one of the many ways your union membership works hard for you.

Scan the code or go to neamb.com/mycomp for a quick and easy path to update your beneficiary information.

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