Join JESPA: Empower Your Career and Our Community!
Hey there! Are you an Education Support Professional (ESP) at Jeffco Public Schools looking to enhance your career and make a positive impact? Look no further—joining the Jeffco Education Support Professionals Association (JESPA) is your key to unlocking potential and driving change! Here are the top 10 reasons to become a JESPA member and why it’s great for you, your students, and our community!
1. Empowerment Through Collective Action
Joining JESPA means uniting with colleagues to amplify your voice. Our efforts have led to an $18.40 minimum wage, a 47% increase in the wage schedule, and much more in just the last two years. Together, we hold district officials accountable and secure better pay and benefits.
2. Secure Fair Compensation and Benefits
JESPA ensures fair pay and benefits. Unionized workers consistently earn more than their non-union counterparts. Thanks to JESPA, starting pay in Jeffco has increased significantly, and we’ve secured better benefits for all.
3. Improved Job Security
Union membership means better job security. JESPA leaders work tirelessly to protect members against unfair layoffs and dismissals. We’ve successfully overturned unjust terminations, ensuring our members’ rights are upheld.
4. Access to Skill Enhancement
JESPA provides professional development and training opportunities tailored for ESPs. Our programs help you grow, network, and advance your career. Last year, Jeffco added ESP professional learning staff, thanks to our advocacy!
5. Shape Your Working Conditions and Student Learning Conditions
Through collective bargaining, JESPA members actively shape their work environment. From staffing levels to classroom resources, your input makes a difference. Our negotiations have led to healthier food options in schools and better staffing levels.
6. Thrive in a Supportive Network
Join a community of passionate ESPs who share your dedication. JESPA events and workshops foster connections, sharing experiences, and best practices. Together, we support each other in personal and professional growth.
7. Equal and Fair Treatment
JESPA fights against corruption, harassment, and discrimination. We’ve retrieved nearly $2 million in back pay and settlements, highlighting our commitment to justice and fairness.
8. Tailored Support and Resources
Facing workplace challenges? JESPA’s got your back. Our dedicated reps and leadership ensure your concerns are heard and addressed. We work together to demand change and enforce fair outcomes.
9. Influence Policy and Legislation
As a JESPA member, you help shape policies affecting education and workers’ rights. Our advocacy has led to significant legislative impacts, protecting and enhancing the lives of ESPs.
10. Contribute to Community Progress
Joining JESPA is about more than personal growth—it’s about being part of a movement. Unions improve workers’ rights, wages, and working conditions, benefiting everyone. By joining JESPA, you’re investing in a brighter future for all.
Take the step today and join JESPA. Together, let’s shape a better future for everyone at Jeffco Public Schools!
