CONTRACTS
Read your contract and know your rights! Always ask for advice from your Building Representatives. We are here to help and support all members in any way we can.
MEA Benefits
- 15 sick days
- Use up to 10 sick days per year for family illness
- 3 Personal days ( see contract language)
- Sick Leave Pool Accumulation to 220 days
- Sick Leave Pool (see sick leave policy)
- Maternity/Paternity leave 4 weeks paid
- Payroll deductions
- Health Insurance (City of Methuen-75%, Employee-25% for HMO)
- Sick leave buy-back
- Seniority
- Job protection-“Just Cause”
- Children of Employees are able to attend Methuen Public Schools without any cost to the teacher, subject to conditions
- Professional, legal, funeral, and other leaves are available