The People’s Priorities
By Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers. As lawmakers turn from the November elections to the work of…
Rutgers’ governing boards are poised to officially approve university merger plan
By Patricia Alex, Staff Writer. The Record. Rutgers University’s governing boards on Monday are expected to officially approve the…
Governor Christie hopes Newark teachers bonuses will serve as model for the state
By Leslie Brody, Staff Writer. The Record. Governor Christie on Friday called for schools across New Jersey and the…
Newark teacher contract puts city at forefront of education reform: Editorial
By Star-Ledger Editorial Board All eyes were on Newark teachers last week as they voted on a contract that…
AFT Food Drive, Supporting Our Communities Impacted by Hurricane Sandy
More than 100 AFT members came together with the New Jersey State AFL-CIO yesterday in Hazlet to collect and…
Gov. Christie touts signing of landmark Newark teachers contract in morning show appearance
By Jenna Portnoy/Statehouse Bureau Gov. Chris Christie in an appearance on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” this morning touted the signing…
Christie, teachers unions agree on merit pay for Newark teachers
Jane C. Timm, @janestreet Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Newark teachers will…
Building Trades hotline for those in need of help clearing their homes, businesses
Call 732-499-0100 To Request Help TRENTON – Senate President Steve Sweeney today announced that he has partnered with the…
Sandy Relief: Join us Saturday in Hazlet
For AFTNJ members impacted by Hurricane Sandy or who want to volunteer, we will be meeting this Saturday (Nov….
Newark, N.J., Teachers Ratify Contract
AFT’s Weingarten: “This agreement ensures that teacher voice, quality and experience are aligned with increased professionalism and better compensation.”…
Newark Teachers Vote ‘Yes’ on Precedent-Setting Contract
With more than one-third of rank and file not on board, victory is far from a landslide By John…
Newark teachers union approves landmark contract offering merit pay bonuses
By Jeanette Rundquist/The Star-Ledger NEWARK — In a landmark vote, the Newark Teachers Union on Wednesday ratified the state’s…
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