JESPA Membership Terms and Conditions

Membership Terms and Conditions

Membership terms and conditions may be updated periodically

Membership Dues:

JESPA members pay annual unified dues to belong to their local, unit, state, and national union. Union membership dues are a combination of a flat rate and a percentage of income. Total Dues = CEA/NEA + LOCAL + JESPA.

New 23-24 annual dues rates:

JESPA Dues:

0.65% of gross annual wages, excluding overtime (2023-24 discount from .75% of gross wages)

CEA and NEA dues:

A flat annual rate prorated over 12 months: Fewer than 1,440 hours is considered part-time (ex. 180 days x 8 hours/day = 1,440)

FT Full Time (more than 1440 hours) =285.83 per year or $23.82/month (if non-prorated 10-month: 28.58 per month)
PT Part Time (less than 1440 hours per year) = $154.67 per year or $12.89/month (if non-prorated 10-month: 15.47 per month)
QT Quarter time (less than 720 hours per year) = $129.42 per year or $10.79 per month (if non-prorated 10-month: 12.94 per month)

Local Dues based on your job title:

JCAP: Paraprofessionals & Health Aides, $0.50/month
JCSFSA: Food Service, $1/month
JCPK: Preschool, $1/month
JCAEOP: Office Professionals and Para Educators $1/month
JCSSA: Custodial & Facility Managers, $2/month
JCSA: Security & Safety, $2/month
JCMA: Maintenance, $3/month
JCTA: Bus Drivers, Assistants, and Transportation Employees, $5/mont

Membership Agreements/Terms and Conditions:

Membership Commitment:

YES! I want to join my fellow employees and become of member of JESPA, my designated JESPA local, the Colorado Education Association (CEA), and the National Education Association (NEA). I hereby request and voluntarily accept membership in these associations.

Annual Payment Authorization:

YES! I hereby agree to pay the annual (Sep. 1 – Aug. 31) dues, fees, and assessments established by the four associations, recognizing the vital role my dues play in organizing and empowering our union and in consideration in consideration for the services the union provides. I understand that those annual amounts are subject to periodic change by the governing bodies of the associations. I authorize on a continuing basis, and regardless of my membership status, the payment of those annual amounts established by the associations through payroll deduction or electronic funds transfer (EFT) from my designated checking account to satisfy my annual dues obligations. If I have elected EFT and the EFT payment cannot be processed for any reason, I authorize JESPA to collect prorated payments from my paycheck through payroll deduction. I understand that if my position isn’t covered, or if I am currently a sub trying to get permanent employment, my form will be held for up to a year and processed when I become a permanent bargaining unit member of JESPA. In the event of my termination, resignation, or retirement, JESPA will end my membership upon the last paycheck I receive.Additionally, if my status, job, and/or hours change, I acknowledge that JESPA will adjust my dues payment and local association membership accordingly. I am responsible for notifying JESPA of any changes to my contact information or employment status in a timely manner.I authorize on a continuing basis, and regardless of my membership status, the payment of those annual amounts established by the associations through monthly Payroll Deduction or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) unless I revoke this authorization in a signed written request submitted to JESPA at 910 Loveland Street, Golden, CO 80401 between August 15th and August 31st immediately preceding the membership year for which the authorization is to be cancelled.

Cancellation Procedure:

If you wish to terminate your membership with JESPA (Jeffco Education Support Professionals Association), please follow the established procedure outlined below.

1. Written Request:
Prepare a signed, written request indicating your intent to cancel your membership with JESPA. Include your full name, contact details, and employee ID#.

2. Submission Deadline:
Submit your signed cancellation request ONLY between August 15th and August 31st of the current year. This ensures timely processing before the upcoming membership year and is required per the terms. Requests made at other times will not be honored unless the member qualifies for a hardship.

3. Delivery Method:
Mail your written cancellation request to the following address and make sure it is received by JESPA during the cancellation window.
JESPA
Attn: Membership Cancellations
910 Loveland Street
Golden, CO 80401

You may also drop the notice in our pony box at the JESPA office during the window.

4. Confirmation:
Upon receiving your cancellation request, JESPA will acknowledge its receipt via email and/or written correspondence. This acknowledgment will serve as confirmation that your cancellation request is being processed.

5. Effective Date:
Membership cancellations will be effective beginning the following membership year (September).

6. Adjustments to dues and refunds.
If you change your employment status, job, pay rate, or hours a JESPA will adjust your dues payment and local association membership accordingly, but it is your responsibility to let us know so that we can adjust your dues in a timely manner.

Please note that revoking your membership authorization means you will no longer have access to the benefits, rights, and privileges associated with JESPA membership. Ensure that you have carefully reviewed the implications of membership cancellation before proceeding.

For any further inquiries regarding membership cancellation, you can contact JESPA’s administrative office at 303-279-3232.

Thank you for your prior membership and engagement with JESPA. We value your dedication to our mission of promoting worker’s rights, student well-being, and fostering a collective voice among Education Support Professionals in Jeffco and hope that you will consider rejoining or commiting to keeping your membership active!