Information on Joining ASASP
Why is Membership beneficial to me?
If you have been with the system for a while, you may recall life before ASASP. Administrators and supervisors salaries were lower and they had no representation or anyone to come to their defense. It is to your benefit to become a union member; especially, in view of budgetary uncertainties. Administrators and supervisors have been given more responsibility than ever. Everyone will be held accountable and careers could be on the line. ASASP is the exclusive bargaining representative for employees of Units II and III, which means this, is the only Union that can handle problems or grievances for you. What will you do if you are falsely accused of something, like sexual harassment or assault? Who will you go to if you receive an undeserved poor evaluation? Think about it in today's world, these things happen every day.
Not only do you receive the benefits provided by ASASP, that includes your step and salary increases for which we negotiate, but you also get the benefits provided by the American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA), our national Association. AFSA benefits include $1 million professional liability insurance and the AFL-CIO Union Privilege Legal Services free consultation and low costs, as well as various group discounts.
How can I join?
Fill out this Membership Form and either mail, email or fax your membership application to the ASASP office. During the thirty days following the announcement of your permanent appointment, you may elect to sign up for the Unit II and Unit III Sick Leave Bank. Sick Leave Bank enrollment does not transfer from another Union's bank so you will need to fill out ASASP's Sick Leave Enrollment Form. Open enrollment for the Sick Leave Bank is annually from July 1st - October 1st.
If you have been with the system for a while, you may recall life before ASASP. Administrators and supervisors salaries were lower and they had no representation or anyone to come to their defense. It is to your benefit to become a union member; especially, in view of budgetary uncertainties. Administrators and supervisors have been given more responsibility than ever. Everyone will be held accountable and careers could be on the line. ASASP is the exclusive bargaining representative for employees of Units II and III, which means this, is the only Union that can handle problems or grievances for you. What will you do if you are falsely accused of something, like sexual harassment or assault? Who will you go to if you receive an undeserved poor evaluation? Think about it in today's world, these things happen every day.
Not only do you receive the benefits provided by ASASP, that includes your step and salary increases for which we negotiate, but you also get the benefits provided by the American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA), our national Association. AFSA benefits include $1 million professional liability insurance and the AFL-CIO Union Privilege Legal Services free consultation and low costs, as well as various group discounts.
How can I join?
Fill out this Membership Form and either mail, email or fax your membership application to the ASASP office. During the thirty days following the announcement of your permanent appointment, you may elect to sign up for the Unit II and Unit III Sick Leave Bank. Sick Leave Bank enrollment does not transfer from another Union's bank so you will need to fill out ASASP's Sick Leave Enrollment Form. Open enrollment for the Sick Leave Bank is annually from July 1st - October 1st.
PLEASE DO NOT USE THE PONY SERVICE TO SUBMIT DOCUMENTS TO ASASP. You can either email them to [email protected], fax to 301-925-2774 or mail them to 1300 Caraway Court, #204, Largo, MD 20774.