POLITICAL ACTION                                          

You can make the difference - because you live and vote in your legislator's district. 

And it's the job of your lawmakers to represent you.                                                                                                                                 

But they can't effectively represent your interests unless you communicate with them around the issues you care about.

Your elected representatives pay close attention to grassroots points of view expressed by their constituents, and take

those views into account when the final votes are cast. That's why YOU, as an informed and active constituent, can play

the most important role of all in shaping legislation. Choose to make a difference by becoming an active participant with

others in policymaking.

The Politics of Public Education

Elected officials make decisions that impact teachers on a daily basis. From funding decisions to working conditions,

public policy makers make political decisions that have very real consequences in the classroom. Therefore, the

UEA takes a leadership role in urging the Utah State Legislature and State Board of Education to prioritize public

school funding, promote quality teaching and learning, and ensure that school employees are valued and respected.

What is PAC?

Founded as the nation's first educator political action committee in 1964, the Utah Education Association Political

Action Committee is the political arm of the UEA and AEA. Since absolutely member dues are used for political

parties or candidates, PAC allows educators to have a voice in political issues affecting children and public

education. PAC is directed and run by classroom teacher members from throughout the state. 

What PAC Does

PAC provides education and information to AEA members about political matters, works with local associations to

identify candidates with favorable positions on the UEA's legislative priorities, recommends and provides financial

and other assistance to political candidates for statewide and legislative offices, participates with the two major

parties, and collects and utilizes data related to candidate screening and campaign assistance. Local associations

and UniServ units have independent PACs that assist candidates in their local areas, including local school board

candidates. PAC works in consultation with bi-partisan teacher teams in local areas around the state to make

candidate recommendations for state and federal races. Many members also volunteer to work for

recommended candidates in their local areas.

How Can I Get Involved?

Making a financial contribution to PAC is your chance to join a select group of educators and supporters of

public education who have recognized the importance of being actively involved politically and financially.

PAC members understand that voting is not enough to elect officials who truly “measure up” for children

and public education, but that it also takes both time and money. There are numerous options for making

a financial contribution to PAC and, whether you contribute $5 or $500, each contribution helps to ensure

a strong collective voice for public education.

There are four easy ways to contribute: cash, check, PayPal, or EZ-Pay PAC (a monthly electronic funds transfer

from your checking account). Click the "Donate" link above or download a political action contribution form 

now and mail to UEA Political Action Committee, 875 E. Pontiac Drive, Murray, Utah 84107.

Make an investment in your career, in public education and in the lives of Utah students. Join PAC today.