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The Newport News Education Association (NNEA) consists of school employees who are frontline experts at educating and caring for the children we love. The NNEA is fighting for an educational system that exceeds what the community needs and places Newport News Public Schools students at the forefront of the Commonwealth in every way. As essential partners, we will collaborate with district leadership to accomplish mutually agreed-upon strategic goals and objectives. The right to bargain for a competitive contract is essential to recruit and retain quality employees.

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  • Tell Spanberger: Don’t Stab Virginia Public Servants in the Back

    The NNEA is extremely disappointed to learn that Gov. Spanberger has said that she plans to VETO the historic public sector collective bargaining bill for Virginia teachers & staff, firefighters, city workers, and other public employees.During campaign season, Spanberger promised public sector unions that she “supports” collective bargaining / contract negotiations for Virginia public servants.…

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  • The NNEA Calls on Gov. Spanberger to Approve Collective Bargaining

    The Newport News Education Association calls on Gov. Abigail Spanberger to honor her campaign promise to support collective bargaining rights for teachers & school staff, firefighters, police officers, city workers, and other Virginia public employees. These rights are fundamental to ensuring that public servants have a real voice in our working conditions and the resources…

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  • May #Red4Ed Dates:  Tuesday, May 12 (City Council), and Tuesday, May 19 (School Board)

    Tuesday, May 12, at 7 pm behind City Hall – budget vote at the Newport News City Council meeting Newport News City Council will vote on its proposed operating budget – which includes the NNPS schools operating budget – at their next regular Council meeting on Tuesday, May 12, at 7 pm at City Council Chambers…

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  • From NNEA President Dr. Graves: NNEA Very Disappointed with NNPS Administration on Their Decision

    Dear NNEA Members, I am writing to express my deep disappointment with the NNPS leadership regarding the upcoming election day on April 21, 2026. Despite our best efforts to advocate for remote learning and an e-commute day for all employees, the administration has declined to adjust their position. We presented several key points and member…

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  • Red4Ed at the Newport News School Board Meeting This Tuesday, April 21

    Also:  Newport News City Council to Vote on Collective Bargaining Soon Join the NNEA in #Red4Ed this Tuesday, April 21, at 6:30 pm at the Newport News School Board meeting at 12465 Warwick Blvd., 23606. Local elected officials seeing NNEA members and supporters in #Red4Ed at School Board and City Council meetings makes a big…

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  • Urgent: Tell the Governor You Support Collective Bargaining for Teachers and Staff!

    Please take a minute to complete this easy VEA form letter in support of collective bargaining for teachers and school staff.Opponents of public sector collective bargaining are pushing to have local employees such as teachers and school staff removed from the state’s collective bargaining bill. The form letter informs Gov. Spanberger that you support contract…

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  • Join NNEA/VEA with the Early Enrollment Special

    VEA’s early enrollment special is running now through August 31. Prospective members can join NNEA now and enjoy most of the benefits of membership without paying until Sept.1, when the rest of the membership benefits will kick in.Please click here to view an Early Enrollment flyer that can be shared with prospective members. Here is…

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  • NNEA Runoff Election for Delegates to the NEA Convention

    The NNEA recently held an election to determine which 4 NNEA members will join NNEA President Dr. James Graves at the NEA Convention July 3-7 in Denver, CO.  Congratulations to NNEA Vice President Cherone Small who received the most votes and will attend the Convention. Second place was a three-way tie among Kimberly Cooper, Kim Anderson-Hasty,…

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  • NNEA at the Feb. 10 NN City Council Meeting

    Check out the Feb. 10 Newport News City Council meeting video here.At Tuesday’s NN City Council meeting, an NNEA member spoke in support of collective bargaining (minute mark 20:15). A community member spoke in support of collective bargaining as well (minute mark 15:56). Many thanks to the amazing NNEA members who have been attending City…

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  • Please Take a Minute to Support Universal Public Sector Collective Bargaining in VA

    Support the better collective bargaining bill that is making its way through the Virginia General Assembly with just a few clicks! HB 1263 / SB 378 would give teachers & school staff, firefighters, police officers, and other city workers the right to negotiate for fair contracts WITHOUT having to get permission from our bosses on…

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