January 29, 2025​
We’ve made it through the darkest stretch of the year — short days, long nights, and the grind that always seems heaviest in mid-winter. The good news? The light is coming back. Spring is on the horizon, and May is in sight.
As we push through these next few months, be mindful of your leave balances. This is the time of year when leave can disappear faster than expected, and falling into LWOP can create real financial stress. If you have questions about your leave, reach out sooner rather than later — we’d much rather help early than try to fix things after the fact.
We’re also heading into open bargaining, and that matters. Open bargaining means transparency, accountability, and strength at the table. When members are informed and engaged, our position is stronger — plain and simple. This is how we protect our work, our pay, and our dignity on the job.
None of this happens alone. We get through winter together. We get through bargaining together. And together, we’ll make it to May.
Stay safe, take care of yourselves, and know that CEA has your back — every step of the way.
This union works because regular people stand together.
When a job is on the line — we fight.
When the contract is written — we write it.
When something goes wrong at work — we’re the first call.

That’s why CEA matters.
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Rick Morgan, CEA President
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Rick Morgan, President
Classified Employees’ Association
6177 E. Mountain Heather Rd Suite 6
Palmer, Alaska  99645-8442
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Every voice is important and every education support professional (ESP) in our bargaining unit is needed. Whether you are a custodian, a paraprofessional, a nutrition service worker, clerical, or facility worker YOU will make a difference.  I hope you will consider standing united with your fellow ESP's in the Mat-Su!
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  We have a great partnership with Grand Canyon University! Below is our contact who lives in Anchorage, give her a call!

Hannah Meneses (is our IN STATE contact!)
University Development Counselor
Grand Canyon University
907-201-1965
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