There are two categories of CODAA Membership: Bargaining Unit Members and Active:
| Description | How to Join & Maintain Membership | |
Bargaining Unit Members | Bargaining unit members are covered by the CODAA Contract, but they are not members of the IEA-NEA Bargaining unit members are part of the local bargaining unit but they are not members of the IEA-NEA. Thus, they do not have voting rights, or have access to IEA-NEA benefits, such as insurance and discount programs, legal help, and complimentary life insurance. Note: If no membership form is completed and returned to CODAA, Bargaining Unit status is automatically assigned | The College’s Human Resources department notifies CODAA automatically when an instructor has met the basic eligibility requirements to become a bargaining unit member. Paperwork to join IEA/NEA is sent to all eligible instructors each Fall; instructors return paperwork and indicate desired membership category. Bargaining unit members need to teach at least six credit hours to maintain eligibility from year to year. |
| CODAA Member – Active IEA/NEA Dues from Active Members provide support which allows CODAA and the IEA/NEA to advocate on behalf of members and demonstrates to the College that we are a force to be bargained with fairly | Active CODAA Members are part of the bargaining unit, i.e. they are covered by the CODAA Contract and are full members of the IEA/NEA. Dues are $135.25 for the 2022-2023 academic year. They are deducted automatically from member’s paychecks. Active Members enjoy full voting privileges and have full access to IEA/NEA benefits such as insurance and discount programs, legal help, and complimentary life insurance. $30 per year contributes to the IEA political action fund. An active member may request the $30 difference be refunded by writing to the IEA, following the directions on the application form. | The College’s Human Resources department notifies CODAA automatically when an instructor has met the basic eligibility requirements to become a bargaining unit member. Paperwork to join IEA/NEA is sent to newly eligible instructors each Fall; instructors return paperwork and indicate desired membership category. Once paperwork to join the IEA/NEA is submitted by an instructor, it does not (usually) have to be filed again. Bargaining unit members need to teach at least six credit hours to maintain eligibility from year to year. |