Voice Your Support for Public Schools
Public education cuts lead to larger class sizes and less support for students and educators, especially those who live in rural areas or are in need of special services.
A United Voice for Educators and Public Employees in North Dakota
Joining North Dakota United means investing in the future of our state, where quality public education and essential services are the cornerstones of success. Together we can advocate for well-funded public schools and bolster the vital public services our citizens rely on daily.
Your United Voices
Tunseth Named ND Teacher of the Year
Tunseth Named ND Teacher of the Year
At the North Dakota State Capitol, educators and leaders gathered to celebrate four finalists for the 2026 Teacher of the Year award: Emily Dawes, Hannah Sagvold, Frannie Tunseth and Leah Wheeling. Superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced Tunseth, a math and reading teacher at Mayville-Portland-Clifford-Galesburg Public School, as this year’s winner.
Strong Public Schools, Strong North Dakota
Strong Public Schools, Strong North Dakota
Nick Archuleta, president of North Dakota United, emphasizes that public schools are the heart of communities and the foundation of the state’s future, both culturally and economically. He calls for stable funding, fair pay for educators, and broad public support to ensure strong schools that prepare students and strengthen North Dakota’s communities.
Q&A: Erin Oban of North Dakotans for Public Schools
Q&A: Erin Oban of North Dakotans for Public Schools
North Dakota United is a proud coalition member of North Dakotans for Public Schools (ND4PS), a new organization whose mission is to strengthen, protect and celebrate public education in North Dakota. United Voices sat down to talk with Erin Oban from ND4PS recently.
Be More. Be You. Be NDU!
Be More. Be You. Be NDU!
By working together, all of us can achieve far more for our state's students, families and communities than any one of us can, alone. Join North Dakota United and work with us to provide a better future for everyone!
2025 NDU Foundation Scholarship & Grant Recipients
2025 NDU Foundation Scholarship & Grant Recipients
59 ND United members and dependents were awarded a total of more than $75,000 in scholarships and grants for the 2024-25 year.
ND AFL-CIO Elects NDU Member as President
ND AFL-CIO Elects NDU Member as President
For the first time in history, our state's federation of labor unions has selected a member of North Dakota United, Ashley Gaschk of Mandan, to serve as its president. Gaschk was elected to the office at the annual ND AFL-CIO Convention that was held in Bismarck in June.
Together We Can: Empower Your Career, Strengthen Your Community
By banding together, we can guarantee every child has access to an excellent public education and uphold the essential public services that drive North Dakota's prosperity.
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Together, We Can Bring Meaningful Change
Facts About The Issues That Matter Most
Only 32% of North Dakota counties have access to a private school. 93% of ND students attend a public school.
Together, We Can Bring Meaningful Change
We must keep public dollars in public schools. Voucher schemes directly suck funding out of rural community schools across North Dakota that are already underfunded and diverts scarce resources away from most North Dakota students.
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Fourteen counties in North Dakota meet less than 60% of the demand for childcare.
Together, We Can Bring Meaningful Change
We must invest in affordable childcare. We know that the ongoing shortage of childcare providers is preventing parents from joining or rejoining the workforce at a time when there are more than 18,000 unfilled jobs in North Dakota.
What's Being Done?
While there were notable funding increases in 2023 for public workers and educators, we still fell short of where our state needs to be.
Together, We Can Bring Meaningful Change
ND United is a strong advocate for increasing investments in educator and public worker salaries. This ensures that students get access to qualified teachers and North Dakotans receive the quality services they rely on.
The Fight for Funding
What’s on Your Mind?
We’re here to help. Our community comes to us seeking tools (guides, reports, trainings, and more) to help answer everyday questions. We’re here to support you in whatever you need.
A Union of Professionals in Public Education and Public Services
Leverage your combined power, at the negotiating table with school boards, in the halls of the state Legislature, and in the decision-making process when elected officials and administrators are determining your pay, benefits and terms of employment.
Keeping the Promise of Quality Public Education & Public Services
With more than 11,500 members across the state, NDU supports equal opportunities for success for ALL North Dakota students, and respect and support for all educators. NDU members are teachers, community college professors, speech pathologists, bus drivers, secretaries, retired educators and student teachers.