About AFTNJ
AFT New Jersey represents 30,000-plus PreK-12 and higher education workers. It is the state’s largest higher education union, and its membership also includes the largest public school district (Newark).
Our Mission
AFTNJ promotes statewide organization/unionization of teachers and education personnel, securing for them a determining voice in establishing professional standards.
Constitution
This organization shall be known as AFT New Jersey State Federation, AFT, AFL-CIO, and it shall affiliate with the American Federation of Teachers and those organizations mandated by its constitution and bylaws.
Charter
The New Jersey State Federation of Teachers was chartered in 1938 by the American Federation of Teachers. The name of the federation has since changed to
AFT New Jersey.
AFT New Jersey.
Supporting Our members and organized labor across New Jersey
AFT New Jersey represents 30,000-plus PreK to 12 and higher education faculty and staff throughout the Garden State,
advocating for fair contracts and safe working conditions, backing legislation that benefits education and working families,
and standing in solidarity with union affiliates.
Active Campaigns
Affordable State Health Benefits for Adjunct Faculty
AFT New Jersey is mobilizing N.J. adjunct faculty for a campaign to enact into law affordable access to the State Health Benefits Program.
Events
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