Together, We Are A Union
When you join ISTA, you belong to a union of over 30,000 members – educators, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, nurses, custodians, paraprofessionals, administrators, security officers, parents and community members – who believe in the power of public education.
With more members like you, Indiana State Teachers Association educators will have an even stronger voice to improve our daily lives and the lives of our students.
An ISTA membership can support you throughout your career.
Together, we have successfully raised wages, improved working conditions, supported student loan forgiveness, and made sure the voices of educators and public employees are actually heard.
Join us. Be part of the largest labor union in Indiana.
Our Members
Teachers
When educators are heard, respected and provided with the resources needed, they can give their students the very best. Through an ISTA membership, members feel empowered to amplify their voices and drive positive change for our students and our schools.
Education Support Professionals
Education Support Professionals are the heart of the union and play a vital role in students’ lives inside and outside the classroom. We work with ESPs to create learning opportunities and supports for them to elevate their professional excellence throughout their careers.
Aspiring Educators
ISTA supports, develops and empowers future educators and leaders by providing them with the resources, networks and opportunities to lead in their schools, communities and in all phases of their career.
The Value of Belonging
There are benefits to being a part of the union. A few of the most important benefits include:
Collective Bargaining
Together, we have successfully raised wages, improved working conditions and supported student loan forgiveness. ISTA has guided local unions to negotiate the best possible contract while advocating for expanded bargaining rights to improve working and learning conditions.
Advocacy
ISTA advocates for increased classroom funding and educator salaries and improved professional respect for educators through expanded bargaining rights.
Legal Support
ISTA has successfully defended the rights of members in high-profile cases throughout the state. Through an ISTA membership, members are offered liability insurance, guidance, advice and, if necessary, legal representation.
Professional Development and Leadership Training
Members are offered professional development opportunities designed to improve the quality of teaching and learning. ISTA delivers statewide resources, trainings and conferences on a variety of topics including racial and social justice, advocacy, educator rights and more.
ISTA Membership Enrollment Options
Join Now
Join ISTA directly through the "Join Now" link in a matter of minutes. Once a new member enrolls, they will receive a welcome email. Aspiring Educator chapter leaders will receive notification detailing pertinent information for their local members.
Join Us
Join Indiana educators, educator support professionals and Aspiring Educators in advocating for kids and public schools. Together, we can ensure that educators have a stronger voice. Join today!