Supporting Each Other and Our Students
JESPA is you and your coworkers standing together. Becoming a JESPA member means uniting with colleagues to strengthen your collective voice. JESPA's organizing efforts have led to holding our district accountable, securing a 56% increase to the minimum wage since 2021, step increases, improved benefits, improved leave policies, fairer hiring practices, and more!
Read MoreFair Compensation and Benefits
JESPA members advocate together to ensure all Education Support Professionals are treated fairly and paid appropriately for our work. Nationwide data consistently reveals that unionized workers enjoy better wages and benefits compared to their non-union counterparts.
JESPA members have secured $19.50 minimum wage, a 46% increase to the wage schedule since 2021, step increases, and improved benefits contributions.
Learn MoreGet Involved and Take Action
JESPA has 8 locals representing nearly 4000 ESPs. We stand together to negotiate ONE Collective Bargaining Agreement. Check out our JESPA campaigns, learn more, and get involved! Do you want to take an active leadership role? Contact your JESPA building rep, local leadership, or JESPA organizers or to find out more!
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We are Paraprofessionals Food Service Workers Bus Drivers and Assistants Custodians Facility Managers Secretaries Professionals Health Aides Maintenance Trades Campus Supervisors Family Liaisons Bus Assistants Tutors Grounds Workers Para-Educators Interpreters Techs Preschool Teachers who stand up for our students!
Why is membership important to me?
JESPA membership is important to me because I know I am supported for the job I do! And I matter!
Margaret SmithSchool Secretary
Thanks to the raises JESPA fought for, I finally make enough to qualify for a home loan. I know it seems like a small thing, but it means so much to be able to buy property!
Sophie CollardLibrary Parapro
JESPA provides support, leadership, and you know they have your back! I cannot imagine NOT being in JESPA.
Michelle HalbachHealth Aide
I am a JESPA member because I value having a profession I can be proud of. Thanks to my union membership, I have been able to stay in Jeffco and make improvements to my working conditions!
Dennis RojasCustodial Services
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