Red River United

The news is out. North Louisiana educators are among the highest paid in Louisiana because when educators stand together, they achieve more. All four parishes served by Red River United rank in the Top 10 for educator pay. Join the union that's delivering results!

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Educators across Louisiana deserve a strong voice, and we're proud to be part of it. At Red River United, we're honored to serve the dedicated teachers and school employees of Bossier, Caddo, DeSoto, and Red River Parishes. Together, we're building stronger schools, stronger communities, and a stronger future.

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It was such a pleasure welcoming Bossier’s newest educators! There’s nothing more inspiring than seeing the passion, excitement, and dedication they bring as they begin their journey in the classroom. We wish each of them an incredible school year and look forward to supporting them every step of the way.

Congratulations to all of our retirees! Thank you for your years of dedication to public education and for making a difference in the lives of countless students. Your legacy will continue to inspire future generations. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement!

While your career may be ending, your connection to your union doesn't have to. We invite you to join Red River United–Retired (RRU-R) and continue being part of a strong community of retired school employees from Bossier, Caddo, DeSoto, and Red River Parishes. RRU-R is dedicated to protecting retirement and healthcare benefits, advocating for retirees, and providing opportunities to stay informed, connected, and involved.

As a retiree member, you'll continue to enjoy valuable benefits through AFT+, including:

•Low-cost health insurance supplements
•Discounts on legal services
•Prescription drug, dental, vision, hearing, and foot care discounts
•Preferred-rate senior term life insurance
•Hotel, vacation, restaurant, and credit card discounts
•Long-term care plans
•Identity theft protection
•Roadside assistance, including two free 25-mile towing services each year
•Free notary services
•Affordable pet insurance and more.

Your voice and experience remain incredibly valuable, and we would be honored to have you continue with us as a member of Red River United–Retired.

Join RRU-R for just $30.00 annually.

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Now Hiring: Part-Time Membership Operations & Data Specialist

Red River United is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Part-Time Membership Operations & Data Specialist.

This position plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity of our membership records and supporting the day-to-day operations of our organization. The ideal candidate enjoys working with data, solving problems, and ensuring information is accurate and well organized. Accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail are essential.

Primary Responsibilities

-Reconcile membership records across multiple databases and systems.
-Verify the accuracy of membership data, dues payments, and account information.
-Research and resolve discrepancies in membership records.
-Process new memberships, renewals, cancellations, and account updates.
-Enter, update, and maintain confidential member information.
-Generate reports and assist with membership tracking, analysis, and reconciliation.
-Collaborate with office staff to ensure accurate financial and membership records.
-Assist with additional administrative and operational projects as needed.

Qualifications

-Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
-Strong organizational and time-management skills.
-Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
-Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
-Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience working with databases.
-Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
-Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
-Previous experience in data entry, bookkeeping, membership management, accounting, or administrative support is preferred.
-Experience with nonprofit organizations, membership associations, or labor unions is a plus, but not required.

Compensation

Red River United offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, along with the opportunity to work in a mission-driven organization dedicated to supporting educators and school employees.

Hours

This is a part-time position.
Regular office hours are Monday through Thursday, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Red River United office.
Following successful onboarding and demonstrated performance, there may be an opportunity to work remotely during scheduled hours up to two days per week, based on organizational needs and supervisor approval.

What We're Looking

We're looking for someone who thrives on organization, enjoys working behind the scenes to keep systems running efficiently, and takes pride in producing accurate, reliable work. This position is essential to providing outstanding service to our members and ensuring the integrity of our membership and financial records.
If you're dependable, detail-oriented, and want to support an organization dedicated to advocating for educators and school employees, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Red River United?

At Red River United, you'll be part of a team committed to improving the lives of educators and school employees across Northwest Louisiana. Every member matters, and every detail counts. Your work will directly support our mission of strengthening public education through advocacy, service, and member engagement.

How to Apply

Please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter describing your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this position.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Please email your résumé and cover letter to:
Jordan Thomas
President, Red River United

[email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you!

📢 THE NEXT VOTE IS OURS

When employees believe they have been treated unfairly, the grievance process exists to provide them with an opportunity to be heard.

It does not guarantee that employees will win.

It should guarantee they are heard.

🗳️ June 16, 2026

The Caddo Parish School Board had the opportunity to hear the salary grievance of a veteran, highly qualified, certified Caddo educator.

A motion was made.

The motion failed.

Vote: 5-7

The Board chose not to hear the grievance.

✅ Voted to Hear the Employee

🔹 Steve Umling – District 1
🔹 Jasmine Green – District 2
🔹 Terence Vinson – District 3
🔹 Bonita Douzart – District 5
🔹 Jerry Bowman Jr. – District 7

❌ Voted Not to Hear the Employee

🔸 Don Little – District 4
🔸 Mary Trammel – District 6
🔸 Jeri Bowen – District 8
🔸 Barry Rachal – District 9
🔸 Katie McLain – District 10
🔸 Jessica Yeates – District 11
🔸 Dottie Bell – District 12

📚 The Story Didn't End There...

Instead, more than 100 educators stepped forward.

On July 1, 2026, Red River United represented over 100 grievants at the Level III grievance hearing.

⚖️ They were represented by Julie Richard Spencer of Robein, Urann, Spencer, Picard & Cangemi.

These educators believe they have been adversely affected by the District's salary practices and deserve to have their concerns heard.

⏳ What's Next?

The District will issue a decision.

If the grievance is not resolved, it will return to the Caddo Parish School Board.

At that point, Board members must once again decide:

Will they hear the employees?

🗳️ This Fall Matters

This fall, 7 of the 12 School Board seats will be open.

Members leaving who voted TO HEAR employees:

✅ District 1 – Steve Umling (Not seeking reelection)

✅ District 2 – Jasmine Green (Term limited)

✅ District 5 – Bonita Douzart (Term limited)

Members leaving who voted NOT TO HEAR employees:

❌ District 4 – Don Little (Not seeking reelection)

❌ District 6 – Mary Trammel (Term limited)

❌ District 9 – Barry Rachal (Term limited)

❌ District 12 – Dottie Bell (Term limited)

❓A Question Worth Asking

Regardless of how anyone feels about this particular grievance...

If an employee follows the grievance process established by School Board policy...

Should they at least be heard before a decision is made?

As candidates ask for your vote this fall, consider asking them one simple question:

"If an employee follows the grievance process established by School Board policy, will you vote to hear the grievance before deciding its merits?"

👂 Listening Matters.

Fair decisions begin by hearing both sides.

The next School Board will make important decisions about:

📌 Employee compensation

📌 Recruitment

📌 Retention

📌 Restoring trust between employees and district leadership

❤️ The Bottom Line

The employees of Caddo Parish deserve to be heard.

The citizens of Caddo Parish deserve a School Board that is willing to listen.

RED RIVER UNITED MEMBERS SHOW UP

At the June Caddo School Board meeting, Red River United members stood before the Board to speak about employee compensation and the impact proposed pay increases will have on school employees across the district.

Many members made it clear that they support increasing employee pay. Their concern was not the proposed 6% raise itself. Their concern was how a percentage-based increase affects employees differently depending on where they fall on the salary schedule.

Under the proposed plan, employees at the top of the salary schedule would receive substantially larger raises than employees at the bottom. In some cases, the difference between the largest and smallest raises exceeds $10,000.

Members spoke about the importance of recognizing experience and rewarding career educators. At the same time, they questioned whether a compensation plan should widen existing pay gaps when many lower-paid employees are facing the greatest challenges from rising healthcare costs, inflation, housing expenses, and everyday living costs.

Several members encouraged the Board to consider ways to provide meaningful raises to all employees while addressing the significant disparities created by a percentage-only approach.

Also on the agenda was a proposed local supplement. However, that item was withdrawn pending guidance related to Governor Landry’s executive order concerning the use of local funds to replace state salary supplements that have been provided in recent years.

The discussion comes at a time when school employees across Louisiana continue to face uncertainty regarding long-term compensation funding. Earlier this year, voters rejected the constitutional amendment that would have reduced retirement debt and redirected savings toward teacher and school employee salaries.

One message was heard clearly throughout the meeting:

Employees want compensation plans that are fair, sustainable, and beneficial to all school employees.

Thank you to the Red River United members who attended, spoke, and ensured that employee voices were part of the conversation. Public education is strongest when employees have a seat at the table and an opportunity to be heard.

Louisiana teachers union opposes Gov. Landry plan to cut school budgets to pay for stipends Louisiana educators overwhelmingly want to receive pay stipends, but they oppose Gov. Jeff Landry’s plan to bankroll the pay boost by cutting public school funding, according to survey results released Monday.