MEA Votes

Dear MEA member,

I want to thank all MEA members who participated in the 2010 election. Whether you voted, volunteered for a campaign, contributed to MEA-PAC, or helped in some other way, your involvement is appreciated.

The results from Tuesday night were certainly disappointing in many races. We did have victories, with 53 percent of MEA-recommended candidates winning elections in races from Congress to the state Legislature to a variety of local races. But there are many new leaders coming into office who we did not support, but with whom we need to forge relationships in order to accomplish what's best for public education, public school employees and, of course, our students.

MEA stands ready to work with new leaders in Lansing and in Washington, D.C. -- regardless of their political affiliation. As we've done for decades, MEA will work to put students first and ensure that education is the engine that moves Michigan -- and America -- forward.

Whatever your political leanings, we can probably agree that our new lawmakers have a difficult job ahead to create a climate that encourages job growth, the top concern among voters on Tuesday. And, we can all agree that reinventing Michigan will require an educated workforce and good schools.

MEA's 155,000 proud union members can and will be part of this important work ahead.

Sincerely,
Iris K. Salters
President, MEA