How Democrats learned to stop worrying and love teachers
Rebecca Kolins Givan These days, most of the leading Democratic presidential candidates are supporting teachers and their unions during…
Rutgers Adds $20 Million to Faculty Diversity Initiative
Colleen Flaherty, InsideHigherEd.com Rutgers University president Robert L. Barchi on Wednesday pledged $20 million in additional funding for the…
Will strike for a living wage: Grads feel empowered by the union
Soili Smith has limited choices: She can work a $12-an-hour job and fail to pay her bills, risking eviction….
Tuesday: All Out For Fair Contracts At Rutgers
Rutgers unions are asking for support for fair contracts at Newark Tuesday, April 9 on the Newark Campus. Stop…
A chemistry professor explains why Rutgers faculty might go on strike
By Bob Boikess When I arrived in New Brunswick in 1968, Rutgers was a sleepy little place. Its transformation…
AFTNJ’s Chiera Calls For Expanding Access To Drivers’ Licenses For Immigrants
EDISON…Extending access to drivers’ licenses to undocumented immigrants in New Jersey is good public policy, according to AFTNJ President…
‘We have been bargaining to bring this lofty plan down to earth’
Carly Sitrin, NJ Spotlight “If we do strike, we will be striking for the agenda of the Governor and…
Connected Action Roadmap (CAR) Regional Information Sessions
The New Jersey Department of Education, in collaboration with the Partnership for Collaborative Professional Learning, which includes AFTNJ, seeks…
Rutgers profs could now go on strike at any time
Adam Clark, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Frustrated by contract talks that have dragged on for more than a…
Rutgers faculty members vote to authorize their union leaders to call for a strike
Catherine Carrera, North Jersey Record […] “This is not about salary. It’s really about equality for women, equity among…
Chiera Joins School Employees Health Benefits Plan Design Committee
In addition to serving on the Governor’s health insurance task force, AFTNJ President Donna Chiera has been named to…
Call President Barchi: Fair Contracts for Part Time Lecturers
While 70% of classes are taught by contingent faculty, Rutgers Part Time Lecturers lack pay equity, health insurance and…
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