UniServ
STAFF CONSULTATION & ASSISTANCE
Since its launch in 1971, the UniServ -- Unified Service -- program has been NEA's largest single budget item, by far. NEA support has helped develop a cadre of UniServ staffers trained in everything from organizing and school change to collaborative dispute resolution processes and group facilitation. NEA and state affiliate training, which continues throughout a UniServ Director's career, helps shape an individual who's a good listener, a strong advocate, and an effective conflict manager, facilitator, and organizer.
Most UniServ staffers spend a significant amount of time in private, often confidential, sessions with members who are dealing with personal and professional problems. Their concerns could be related to problems with administrators, parent complaints, student threats, false criminal charges, or the immensity of what teachers are asked to do. NEA Mid-Atlantic Regional Director Roger Ross has said, "Job number one of a UniServ staff person is to help local affiliates develop the capacity to advocate for members in a variety of areas -- from collective bargaining and political action to professional development and instructional improvement. All school employees, new and veteran, want help to do their job better and see that the Association can help them gain improvements in a variety of ways."
The UniServ Director for the EAA is LISA STAIB. Lisa's UniServ territory includes locals in Alexandria, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park. Members can reach Lisa by telephone (703-370-1121), fax (703-370-8705) or email.
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