Remembering Peter Lamprakos, Nov. 14, 1926 – Sept. 9, 2018
Born in Perth Amboy to a Greek immigrant family of modest means, he pursued social justice as a history…
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Rowan’s Rose Glassberg Honored By Sen. Sweeney
Senate President Steve Sweeney praised retired Rowan University Professor Rose Glassberg during a ceremony for retirees at the university….
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Bargaining for a Fair Contract: Health Insurance
The law mandating increased health insurance costs has sunset, so the percentage of worker contribution is back on the…
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NJ Teachers of the Year named in Middlesex, Union counties
Mike Deak, Bridgewater Courier News TRENTON – A girls soccer coach in Perth Amboy and a dance teacher in…
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Remembering Shoshana Goldstein
Shoshana Goldstein May 31, 1943 to July 28, 2018 Shoshana Goldstein died suddenly last month. She taught Sociology…
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New Jersey will move away from PARCC testing, but the transition could take years
Dustin Racioppi and Hannan Adely, NorthJersey New Jersey will begin moving away from the controversial PARCC exams and move…
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Advocating to Keep Families Together
Union members across the nation joined many of the more than 750 demonstrations against the Trump administration’s family separation…
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Report a Union Buster #IAmAFT
If you hear anything about strange home-visits or members being encouraged to drop out of the union, share what…
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Press: Education Workers Will Remain United as Supreme Court Sides With Wealthy, Corporate Interests in Anti-Union Case
Decision Won’t Stop Union Growth as Workers Organize to Give Voice to Shared Values EDISON—The U.S. Supreme Court ruling…
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Chiera Named to Health Benefits Task Force By Governor Murphy
New Jersey public workers costs among highest in nation The rising cost of health insurance has become one of…
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Cooperation, Communication Highlight Among Education Leaders in Newark
Education advocates, district management talk student success at University High School (left to right): Newark Chief Education Officer Toni…
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Michael Savoia: In Memoriam
Perth Amboy Federation Treasurer Michael Savoia, a retired history teacher and active substitute, died after seeking treatment at Robert…
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