OEA works to promote, advance, and protect public education, the education profession, and the rights and interests of our members.
OEA works to promote, advance, and protect public education, the education profession, and the rights and interests of our members.
Simply put, educators deserve professional pay for professional work — and the members of OEA are the premiere advocates fighting to ensure you’re paid what you’re worth. This also means stopping legislative cuts to your benefits such as health insurance and retirement.
From the local school board to the state legislature, elected officials are making decisions that impact your schools — join our union and be a part of the discussion. OEA members form the strongest voice advocating for educators and students in Oklahoma. We’re fighting against the standardized test regime, raising the need for fair evaluations, and standing in solidarity to secure fair wages for every worker in our schools.
Being an educator can be stressful — but you’re not alone. OEA members have a support system of thousands of educators and OEA staff who live and work in your district. Whether you’re a new teacher who needs advice on a difficult classroom or a food service worker that’s pushing back against student lunch debt – our union members are here to provide support, experience, and their voices to your needs.
OEA is one of the largest providers of high-quality professional development trainings in the state. Take part in continuing education in everything from classroom management to teacher evaluations.
Do you have big dreams to help your students and school? OEA has access to robust leadership training courses that will give you the skills to be an effective leader in your school, community, and state.
Members get access to the best team of education law experts in the state. Having our liability insurance makes sure that OEA has you covered.
Members can take advantage of deep discounts on vacations, movie tickets, life insurance, cars and more.
I think it’s important to make a difference. And I think that the local makes a difference. Where many voices become one.”
It started off with just representation, in case something ever happened, but it ended up being a support system, people I can talk to, and, in all honesty, friends now.”
I wanted to be able to be part of the change that was happening. It was just something after going to the Capitol and seeing all the excitement, it was just contagious, so I wanted to bring it back to our local and start changes here that would help our kids.”
No other professional organization does more for Oklahoma educators. With your support, we can protect our profession today, and for the next generation of teachers.