Weeks after Christie veto, lawmakers try again to create tuition study commission
By Michael Linhorst Governor Christie vetoed it earlier this month, declaring it redundant. But now, in a new legislative…
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Press release: Higher Ed Affordability Desperately Needs Study Despite Christie Veto
Contact: Nat T. Bender, nbender@aftnj.org, 908-377-0393 (c) Faculty and staff voice support for reintroduction of bi-partisan legislation EDISON…College and…
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Newark council OKs sick pay for private-sector workers
By Jeff Goldman/The Star-Ledger NEWARK — Paid sick time for private-sector employees who work in Newark is one step…
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National teachers union leader joins protest of Newark school makeover
By Peggy McGlone/The Star-Ledger NEWARK — American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten returns to Newark tonight to join community members,…
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Take Action: Tell Cami Anderson to Stop the One Newark Plan
Petition by Frank Adao, Parents Against One Newark, NJ Communities United member & Kristin Towkaniuk, Newark Students Union, NJ…
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Bill to Offer an Option to Give Vouchers
By Motoko Rich […] But teachers’ unions, school boards and other supporters of traditional public schools say vouchers undermine…
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Join the AFTNJ Retirees
The stated purposes of the 10-year-old AFTR chapter include: Supporting the aims and objectives of AFTNJ-AFT; Encouraging the interest…
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Tuition-Free Public College Education Is Possible — Demand It.
By Richard Long What if instead of giving a block federal money to some students, the entire tuition of…
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No time for nostalgia: Cami Anderson’s Newark school reforms should go forward: Editorial
Newark’s student population is only a fraction of its former self — shrinking from 80,000 in 1970 to fewer…
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Rutgers’ non-tenured professors vote on deal for better titles, longer contracts
By Kelly Heyboer/ The Star-Ledger NEW BRUNSWICK — After months of negotiations over pay and work conditions, the union…
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