Pay for Performance
By Scott Jaschik In April, a union representing part-time adult education instructors at the City Colleges of Chicago agreed…
The Obama Agenda
By Libby A. Nelson CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Democratic Party released its 2012 platform late Monday night, and, like…
This Labor Day
By Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers Labor Day means many things to many people — back to…
Perth Amboy school district tries to move past controversy
Written by Suzanne Russell […] But Donna Chiera, president of Perth Amboy Federation/AFT, the union representing teachers and other…
Christie’s office addresses Kean probation
Governor answers Kean questions on 101.5 FM By Cheryl Hehl, Staff Writer It appears Gov. Chris Christie is well…
Kean University board of trustees approves report pushing to maintain accreditation
By Kelly Heyboer/ The Star-Ledger UNION — Saying “our actions will predict our future,” Kean University’s board of trustees…
Sept. 21: AFTR Fall luncheon
The AFTR of NJ will have its fall luncheon/meeting on Friday, September 21, 2012 at Giovanna’s in Plainfield to…
Why ‘Won’t Back Down’ Just Doesn’t Stack Up
A former teacher takes on the untruths at the heart of this anti-union film. By Sabrina Stevens A passion…
Rowan officials working out costs of college overhaul
By James Osborne, Inquirer Staff Writer. Rowan University officials are scrambling to figure out how much Gov. Christie’s plan…
At meeting: ‘Where is the acknowledgement of personal responsibility?’
By Cheryl Hehl, Staff Writer UNION COUNTY — Although most board meetings during the past year have begun in…
Board submits ‘last stand’ report
Board of trustees hands over report to Middle States Commission By Cheryl Hehl, Staff Writer With its monitoring report…
NJ college president turns down raise
The Associated Press MAYS LANDING, N.J. – The president of a community college in southern New Jersey has turned…
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