2012-13 Dues
As proposed by the board of directors, November 12, 2011.
NOTE: This proposal is a dues freeze for all members.
604 Dues
1. Full dues level for active members for 2012-13 shall be $370, reflecting .00785 times the 2010-11 Classroom Teachers Average Salary of $47,132.
2. The full dues level shall be adjusted downward in 10 equal steps for those earning less than the CTAS level of $47,132.
| Step |
% of Full Dues |
Annual Dues |
Minimum Salary |
Maximum Salary |
| 10 |
100% |
$370 |
$42,420 |
Or Higher |
| 9 |
90% |
$333 |
$37,707 |
$42,419 |
| 8 |
80% |
$296 |
$32,993 |
$37,706 |
| 7 |
70% |
$259 |
$28,280 |
$32,992 |
| 6 |
60% |
$222 |
$23,567 |
$28,279 |
| 5 |
50% |
$185 |
$18,854 |
$23,566 |
| 4 |
40% |
$148 |
$14,141 |
$18,853 |
| 3 |
30% |
$111 |
$ 9,427 |
$14,140 |
| 2 |
20% |
$ 74 |
$ 4,714 |
$ 9,426 |
| 1 |
10% |
$ 37 |
Up to |
$ 4,713 |
3. The full national dues level for MEA-MFT members shall be the higher of the dues of the two national organizations, rounded off to the nearest dollar.
4. MEA-MFT Student Program member dues shall be $10. Active members who have held membership in MEA-MFT student program for at least one full-year and up to four years shall be allowed $50 per year credit on their MEA-MFT dues in their first regular year of employment.
5. Effective September 1, 2009, Retired MEA-MFT lifetime dues shall be $210 and increase $10 every year thereafter for ten years.
6. Substitute teacher dues shall be $100. Active members who have held membership as an MEA-MFT substitute teacher member for at least one full year and up to four years shall be allowed $30 per year credit on the MEA-MFT dues in their first regular year as an active member.