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.
Our United Voices
Napoleon’s Brian Schneider Named 2027 North Dakota Teacher of the Year
Napoleon’s Brian Schneider Named 2027 North Dakota Teacher of the Year
After four decades in education, Napoleon agricultural education teacher Brian Schneider has earned North Dakota’s highest teaching honor. Meet Schneider and fellow finalists Dustin Moe, Jennifer Nokes and Teresa Olson — all NDU members whose work reflects a shared belief in their students’ potential.
Put Your NDU Membership to Work: Support, Savings and a Stronger Voice
Put Your NDU Membership to Work: Support, Savings and a Stronger Voice
Your North Dakota United membership connects you with workplace support, professional development, scholarships, everyday savings and opportunities to make your voice heard. Explore the resources available to you—and how standing together with fellow educators and public employees strengthens your profession and your community.
Celebrating the People Who Keep North Dakota Learning and Moving
Celebrating the People Who Keep North Dakota Learning and Moving
From classrooms and college campuses to highways and courthouses, NDU members provide the services North Dakotans depend on every day. President Nick Archuleta welcomes a new school year by celebrating educators and public employees—and the strength they share through their union.
Mike Geiermann Retires After Nearly 40 Years of Standing Up for Members
Mike Geiermann Retires After Nearly 40 Years of Standing Up for Members
For nearly 40 years, attorney Mike Geiermann stood beside North Dakota educators and public employees when their rights, livelihoods and dignity were at stake. As he retires, he reflects on the members and cases that shaped his career, while successor Kylie Oversen carries that advocacy forward.
School Meals Measure Heads to a Vote
School Meals Measure Heads to a Vote
North Dakota voters will decide this November whether to provide free breakfast and lunch to every public school student. Here's how the Together for School Meals coalition reached the ballot, why North Dakota United is supporting the effort, and what supporters say the measure could mean for students and families statewide.
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.
Membership Benefits: Why Join ND United?
Advance Your Career With Free Professional Development
Take Action on the Issues That Matter Most
Explore ND United's Resources & Information
Access the latest news and media center, exclusive members-only content, and learn more about ND United's mission and impact.
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.
Learn About Vouchers
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.