President's Post

By Nick Archuleta NDU President

Hello! My name is Nick Archuleta and I am the president of North Dakota United (NDU). Since taking this position in early July, I have been asked a number of great questions about our organization: What is NDU? What does NDU do? Who does NDU count as members? For which principles does NDU stand? I believe the answers to these questions will provide as good an introduction as any to North Dakota United.

What is North Dakota United? North Dakota United (NDU) is the consolidated organization of the National Education Association affiliate, the North Dakota Education Association (NDEA), and the American Federation of Teachers affiliate, the North Dakota Public Employees Association (NDPEA). These two great associations have a long history of effectively representing teachers and public employees in North Dakota.

What does NDU do? NDU is the premiere advocate for education professionals and public employees in the state of North Dakota. Our talented and dedicated staff strives tirelessly to provide members with the very best professional development, negotiations assistance and member benefits. In addition, our lobbyists and management team provide the latest information and research to lawmakers as they craft legislation affecting North Dakota’s public service professionals. Who does NDU count as members? NDU represents a large cross section of professionals across the state. We proudly count among our membership college professors and social workers, K-12 educators and education support professionals, administrative assistants and tax auditors, health care professionals and snow plow operators, mental health professionals and physical plant specialists. Though our job titles differ, our commitment to the people we serve never falters. We provide the vital services that North Dakotans need every day, and we do it better and more cost effectively than anywhere in America.

For which principles does NDU stand? The leadership, staff and professional public employees of North Dakota United are committed to protecting and enhancing the rights of our members. We believe in empowering our members and meeting their needs. Most of all, we will carry out our duties with the utmost integrity, honesty and transparency because our members deserve no less than the best we can be.

Again, welcome to North Dakota United. As your president, I look forward to working with you to make a positive difference every step of the way!