Supporting Each Other and Our Students

JESPA wins when you and your coworkers stand 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 47% increase to the wage schedule, step increases, improved benefits, improved leave policies, fairer hiring practices, and more!

Fair Compensation and Benefits

JESPA is committed to ensuring Education Support Professionals receive equitable compensation and comprehensive benefits. Nationwide data consistently reveals that unionized workers enjoy better wages and benefits compared to their non-union counterparts. JESPA members have secured $18.40 minimum wage, a 47% increase to the wage schedule since 2021, plus 4 step increases, and improved benefits contributions.

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Get Involved and Take Action

Check out our JESPA Campaigns, learn more, and get involved! Do you want to take an active leadership role? Contact the JESPA office to find out more!

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What do JESPA Members Say?

JESPA membership is important to me because I know I am supported for the job I do! And I matter!

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!

I joined JESPA to make sure our workplace is fair and to stop the mistreatment of workers. We work together to make sure we get the pay and benefits we deserve.

JESPA provides support, leadership, and you know they have your back! I cannot imagine NOT being in JESPA.

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!

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