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One Union, One Voice: Uniting Educators and Public Employees
NDU makes sure the voices of members are actually heard. Together, we have successfully raised wages, improved working conditions, and fought to preserve retirement benefits. Band together with your fellow professionals to strengthen your voice – join us today.
Making a Difference
Becoming a member of North Dakota United connects you with a movement of educators and school staff supporting each other. Our union advocates for the funding and resources that you, your schools, and your students deserve. This includes:
About Our Union
North Dakota United (NDU) was created by the merger of the North Dakota Education Association (NDEA) and the North Dakota Public Employees Association (NDPEA). The Representative Assemblies of both organizations voted overwhelmingly in February 2013 for the merger.
![Installation of the North Dakota United name and logo on the NDU headquarters building on Feb. 27, 2014.](https://ndunited.org/sites/ndu/files/styles/1500wide/public/2023-09/sign-installation1650-928-px.png?itok=niBV1fb3)
Our union of professionals in public education and public services, of over 11,500 teachers and professors, school and university support staff, public employees, students and retired workers, is our greatest asset and the power available to you as a member.
You are the U in NDU
Our collective voice is powerful at the local, state, and national level. We work together to ensure that educators and public employees have a stronger voice.
And as the state’s largest union, we have a powerful collective voice to make real change in North Dakota. Nationally, our collective power includes the over 4.7 million combined members of our two national affiliates, the National Education Association (NEA) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).
Membership Types
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K-12 Teachers
![Man wiping down lunch table](https://ndunited.org/sites/ndu/files/styles/640wide/public/2023-09/esp-grid-promo-1120x630.png?itok=4fodPidO)
Educational Support Professionals
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Public Employees
![students walking around UND campus in the summer](https://ndunited.org/sites/ndu/files/styles/640wide/public/2023-09/higher-ed-grid-promo-1120x630.png?itok=NLrgJpz-)
Higher Ed Faculty & Staff
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Retired Professionals
![woman carrying binders walking to college](https://ndunited.org/sites/ndu/files/styles/640wide/public/2023-09/student-ndu-grid-promo-1120x630.png?itok=ldo3TVj-)
Aspiring Educators
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Substitute Teachers
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Community Ally
Forms & Resources
NDU Recruitment Incentive 24-25
Do you know someone who might be interested in joining North Dakota United? Fill out this form and you could be rewarded if you get them to join.
NDU Student Rebate 2024-25
Student members, fill out this form to receive a rebate on your dues from North Dakota United.
NEA Student Rebate
Student members, fill out this form to receive a rebate on your dues from the National Education Association.