Join Missouri NEA
Our Union. Our Profession.
There's only ONE union for public school employees in Missouri. Join our union to build a stronger future for our profession.
As an educator, you are the expert on what is best for schools and students. That’s why educators should work side by side with the policy creators and lawmakers regarding decisions about schools and students. Join the Missouri NEA and fellow public school educators across the state and nation to make sure your voice is heard.
When you join, you will also be a member of the National Education Association and your local association. Three unions—local, state, and national—working for you.
Experience the Missouri NEA Difference.
Don't just join an organization; get involved in a movement! Together, we can create great public schools for every student, regardless of zip code. To be eligible for active membership, you must work in Missouri at a K-12 public or charter school or a public college or university. See eligibility for retired and student memberships below.
EARLY ENROLLMENT PERKS
First-time members receive EARLY ENROLLMENT PERKS by joining between April 1 and August 31.
$0 dues until September.
50% OFF dues in year one.*
33% OFF dues in year two.*
16% OFF dues in year three.*
*First-time members or returning public school staff receive $0 dues until September. New members qualify for three-year reduced dues. The reduced dues structure is 50% off state and national dues in year one, 33% off state and national dues in year two, and 16% off state and national dues in year three. Returning members who were not members during the 2024-2025 membership year qualify for 50% reduced state and national dues in the 2025-26 year. They pay full dues in the second year of membership.
- Join online, or
- Download and print a form, or
- Call MNEA at 1-800-392-0236 to have a form mailed to you.
Member Recruitment Flyers
- Early Enrollment flyer
- I am Missouri NEA (member testimonial flyer)
- 10 Things You Should Know About NEA Higher Ed
- Join MNEA-Retired
- Join the NEA Student Program (Aspiring Educators)
- We're Missouri NEA ESPs and proud of it!
Dues Rebate
If you join MNEA as a teacher or Education Support Professional after college graduation, you are eligible for a $20 rebate for every year you were a member of NEA Aspiring Educators.
Rebate Application
Retired from Missouri public schools?
Why Join MNEA-Retired? (download brochure)
There are two ways to join. You can choose to pay by bank draft or credit card.
Join By Mail
Download, print, and mail in a membership form to join. You will have the option of paying in full with a check, debit/credit card, or paying your dues in 10 or 20 monthly installments using a bank draft or credit card. Follow the steps below to use this method of enrollment.
Step 1 - Click here to print a MNEA-Retired membership form.
Step 2 - Mail with payment information or check to Missouri NEA-Retired, 1810 E Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101-4174.
Join Online
You can join as a pre-retired, annual, or life retired member through the online enrollment system. You will be asked to pay in full with a debit or credit card.
Attending college and majoring in education?
Join Online
It is Free to join MNEA-Aspiring Educators. Missouri NEA is picking up the $15 NEA dues, so you can enjoy free dues. Your membership is good Sept. 1-Aug. 31. Your membership doesn't automatically renew. You must join each year.