STRIVE Act Seeks to Support Educators
The Supporting the Teaching Profession Through Revitalizing Investments in Valuable Educators (STRIVE) Act aims to boost funding for teacher…
RVCC Faculty Resolve To Support Transit Alternatives
On 2/20/18, the Faculty Federation of Raritan Valley Community College passed a resolution supporting policies that promote public transit….
Mayor Baraka, Asm. Benson, Commish Asaro-Angelo Recognized
A North Jersey Mayor, a Central Jersey Assemblyman and the new Commissioner of Labor are winners of AFTNJ awards…
Education, Healthcare Unions Endorse Baraka for Newark Mayor
Issue Call for Collaboration To Strengthen Public Education and Healthcare NEWARK…As a young man, Ras J. Baraka decided to…
2018-2020 Sample Ballot; ‘Thanks’ to Outgoing Treasurer Amabile
Voting for 29 AFTNJ positions will take place at the AFTNJ Convention April 14, 2018 by registered delegates in…
Legislative Conference Exhibitors List
The following exhibitors will be on hand Friday and Saturday to meet with members about health benefit programs,…
National School Walkout: Newark Teachers Union Report
Many Newark schools participated in the National Walk-Out on Wednesday, March 14. The local produced a document with pictures,…
Direct Primary Care Program for SHBP/SEHBP Members
Updated: April 16, 2019 Participants in the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) or School Employees Health Benefit Plan (SEHBP)…
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….
At Rutgers, calls to improve gender and race equity among faculty
“We’re really inspired by the #MeToo campaign, by the West Virginia strike of teachers, largely women who won. We’re…
Educators and Communities Need to Listen to Students and Work Together To Stop Gun Violence
American Federation of Teachers New Jersey (AFTNJ) President Donna M. Chiera is reaching out to leaders of nearly 50…
West Virginia Needs Our Support/UPDATE: Strike Settled
AFT Leaders on Proposed Deal to End West Virginia Teacher Strike, AFT, March 6. West Virginia teachers win 5%…
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