State Budget: Murphy Proposes Increases for Education, Minimum Wage and Transit
Governor Phil Murphy laid out a progressive economic platform in his first state economic address Tuesday, April 13. Gov….
Report Back: Day of Action to Support Collective Bargaining
“The Janus case reminds us that we need to talk to our colleagues about the benefits of belonging to…
Bargaining for the Common Good Rally
American Federation of Teachers EVP Mary Cathryn Ricker and Rutgers AAUP-AFT Pres Deepa Kumar talk to students at Rutgers…
Report Back From the Women’s March
Two AFT New Jersey locals sponsored Saturday’s Women’s March on New Jersey which seeks to “harness the political power…
Art, Storytelling and Social Justice Educational Symposium
WHEN: Thursday, March 6, 2018 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm WHERE: Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, located…
You Matter: Looking Forward to 2018
On behalf of AFTNJ officers and staff, I want to wish you and your family a joyous holiday season…
‘Why’ We Teach and ‘How’ To Reach Students: Peer-led Sessions Engage Educators
Teachers from the Garfield, Newark, North Bergen and Perth Amboy districts in New Jersey met with their peers from…
AFT’s Elaine Bobrove Joins State Board of Education
Elaine Bobrove: “When talking about educational issues with others, I have often found that many of them believe they…
United Adjunct Faculty NJ Mark Campus Equity Week
Calling for fair treatment for adjunct faculty to students and the campus community, Union County College chapter members of…
Key Issues of Economic Security, Retirement, Health Care Mobilize Members
Talking to members about economic security and equity, including having secure retirement and quality health care is key to…
Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ron Rios on Union-Busting Law Firm Jackson Lewis
“I may not agree with who they choose as a law firm, but I don’t have the vote there…
Newark Teachers Union Wins Huge Arbitration Award
NEWARK, N.J.—An arbitrator has found (link is external) that the state violated many of the terms of the 2012…
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