AFT Leaders on Proposed Deal to End West Virginia Teacher Strike, AFT, March 6.
West Virginia teachers win 5% pay raise as massive strike comes to an end, Matt Pearce, LA Times, March 6.
Fed-Up Teachers Take Heart From West Virginia Strike, Steven Greenhouse, NY Times March 7.
West Virginia education workers are united as the strike for a fair contract continues.…
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When: January 20, 2018 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Morristown, New Jersey
We are excited to celebrate the achievements of women since last year’s incredible demonstration of resistance through sister marches across the country. Since then, we ran for office, we organized, we told our stories, we listened, and we voted. We are now ready to mobilize women across New Jersey to bring our power to the polls this November, and continue our march towards equity and justice.…
All State employees are eligible to vote on PERS Board nominations by visiting https://vote.election-america.com/PERS-State/. Please log in and sign on to nominate Carey Brown before 5:00 PM on Jan. 5.
“After serving one term on the PERS Board, it is clear that State Workers need someone from the rank and file who understands our issues.…
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Did you know that 80% of the tax cuts in the GOP bill (which may be voted on Thursday) go to the top 1% over the next decade? Tell your congressional representative to vote against the bill and stand with working families in his district.
Public services that benefit all citizens including education, public safety, public health services and infrastructure projects which will suffer if millionaires evade paying their fair share.…
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Why are these New Jersey voters supporting Phil Murphy ? Hear from AFT New Jersey members and make sure you have a plan to vote Tuesday.
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