Teacher-rights watchdog
Tina Pappas, Montclair Local Former Mayor and present councilman Robert Russo was once arrested–but for a good cause. As…
Bill Would Change NJ Payouts For Unused Sick Time
By Phil Gregory, WBGO […] Public employee unions oppose the legislation, saying it would violate collective bargaining agreements. Donna…
Chiera Testifies Against Cut In Retirement Benefits
Legislation that would further limit collectively bargained retirement benefits advanced Wednesday in Trenton, despite testimony from Donna M. Chiera…
Ready to Work For A Cleaner, Greener New Jersey?
Delegates to AFTNJ’s 2018 convention resolved to advocate for environmentally-friendly measures to increase use of public transportation in the…
Former principal Roger Leon chosen as Newark’s new superintendent
By Patrick Wall, Chalkbeat Former principal and veteran administrator Roger Leon has been chosen as Newark’s new schools chief…
State Tuition Programs Now Open for Dreamers
New Jersey Dreamers—students brought to the country as minors without documentation—will now have access to state aid at public…
Poor People’s Campaign relaunches
Thousands of people gathered in 35 state capitals, including Trenton, across the United States May 14, renewing an effort…
Gearing Up For A Run For Office?
In northern New Jersey, Montclair State University-AFT adjunct professor Mary Wallace sits on the Fairlawn Board of Education. To…
Kim Snags Two Union Endorsements
By David Wildstein The American Federation of Teachers New Jersey (AFTNJ) and Healthcare Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE) have…
Six Q&As On Earned Sick Days With Karen White
With a bill signing by Governor Phil Murphy Wednesday, May 2, New Jersey becomes the tenth state with an…
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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