UTCE Member Benefits
As a member of the Utah Council of Educators you will benefit in a variety of ways. The most important long-term benefits to educators will include noticeable, positive changes in working conditions, morale, health and retirement benefits, class size, and compensation. Additionally, UTCE members will receive important professional growth and development opportunities as well as invitations to important leadership events.
One significant immediate benefit to UTCE members is a $2,000,000 professional educator liability insurance and legal protection plan. This benefit is provided through our national affiliate, the Association of American Educators (AAE). Each individual UTCE member is covered and receives an insurance certificate of ownership upon joining UTCE. UTCE member insurance is administered by the Forrest T. Jones Company through the Trust for Insuring Educators (TIE).
Member insurance includes experienced legal representation and financial protection in the event of allegations that may result from working in a complex and dynamic school environment.
Specific Benefits Include
- Strong political representation on Utah's Capitol Hill
- Strategically targeted and sustained public relations campaign
- Professional development activities and workshops
- Political influence and intelligent lobbying efforts
- Unified voice and educator solidarity
- An extensive network of collegial and collaborative support
- Experienced legal representation
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Advocacy efforts in the legislative, business, and public domains
- Consumer discounts with local retailers and service providers
- Professional educator liability insurance - $2,000,000
- Classroom Mini-grants and Educator Scholarships
Educator Professional Liability Insurance
Members of the Utah Council of Educators each receive their own personal $2 million professional liability insurance policy. This policy is administered by the Forrest T. Jones Company through the Trust for Insuring Educators. The Trust for Insuring Educators (TIE) was established more than 30 years ago to provide insurance for smaller educational associations who wanted protection for their members. These associations lacked large numbers of members and, consequently, buying power. TIE made it possible for smaller associations to pool their resources and memberships to create a large enough base to secure competitive insurance plans and rates. Today, dozens of educational associations comprise the Trust for Insuring Educators and association members throughout the country enjoy the benefits of greater purchasing power, excellent product selection, and superior customer service.UTCE's Network of Influence
The Utah Council of Educators has developed personal relationships and strategic partnerships with business owners, legislators, corporate executives, and prominent community members. These relationships ensure a lasting and sustainable network of influence in Utah's political field. Together, we will assert our influence with policymakers and lawmakers, and make unprecedented progress in effecting educational change in Utah.Join the Utah Council of Educators online now for only $18.50/month- a fraction of the cost of union dues
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