Under the theme Stronger Unions, Stronger Voices, AFTNJ local presidents and members of their leadership teams gathered Aug. 17 in East Brunswick for this year’s leadership conference to expand their knowledge of union-related procedures and actions.
Following introductory remarks by AFTNJ President Donna M. Chiera, attendees were presented with a series of workshops led by AFT national personnel. The event concluded with awards presentations.
AFTNJ President Donna M. Chiera greets attendees at the Hilton East Brunswick. 
AFT national’s Kyle Arnone conducts the workshop “Negotiating in This Financial Climate.” 
AFT national’s Kay Neipert conducts a workshop on compliance issues. 
AFT national’s Chuck Wilson conducts a wellness workshop. 
AFT national’s Chris Goff holds the first of two workshops on student debt. 
Chiera hands Local 2274 President-Elect Ed Shannon a plaque marking 50 years of the Ramapo State Federation of College Teachers. 
Local 2364’s Matt Wund holds a plaque marking the 50th anniversary of The College of New Jersey Federation of Teachers. 
Chiera with Rutgers URA-AFT’s Lucye Millerand, who was presented with a plaque marking her years as AFTNJ recording secretary.
