The Hayward Education Association (HEA) exists to protect and promote the well-being of its 1,200+ members. HEA’s primary purposes are: • To represent HEA members in their relations with the Hayward Unified School District (HUSD.) • To be the exclusive bargaining agent of appropriate units of school employees in all matters relating to employment conditions as well as employer-employee relations including, but not limited to: wages, hours, terms/conditions of employment. • To form a representative body capable of developing group opinion on professional matters. • To speak with authority for teachers. • To promote professional attitudes and ethical conduct among members. • To provide opportunities for continuous study and action on problems within the profession. • To encourage cooperation and communication between the profession and the community. • To foster good fellowship among members.