Press statement: State Monitor Forces Impasse in Garfield Negotiations
Contact: Nat T. Bender, nbender@aftnj.org, 908-377-0393 Garfield Federation of Teachers made numerous good faith changes in attempt to reach deal…
Stockton trustees authorize investigation into Showboat purchase
By Diane D’Amico, Education Writer GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — The Stockton University board of trustees on Wednesday approved a contract…
Take Action for Pensions: Gov. Christie Broke His Promise
We are calling on Governor Chris Christie to work with legislative leadership to pay into the pension system—as his legislation…
Activists, union ramp up push against Newark school district’s ‘turnaround’ program
By Naomi Nix, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com NEWARK — Newark activists and unions are gearing up for another…
An Administrator Turns Heads With a Pledge to ‘Take Back Control’ of the Faculty Senate
By Katherine Mangan Vowing to “take back control” of the Faculty Senate by electing an administration-friendly slate of candidates,…
As School District Simmers Over ‘One Newark’ Reforms, Both Sides Sit Down at Table
By John Mooney Superintendent Anderson, local advisory board are talking, though no substantive progress has been made as of…
Students speak out at Rutgers open budgeting hearing
By Mary Ellen Cagnassola The air was thick with tension at the open hearing on the University’s budget last…
Rutgers students demand a tuition freeze
By Monsy Alvarado and Patricia Alex, Staff Writers, The Record One by one, students stood before members of the…
Newark teachers union to launch ‘informational picket lines’ in protest of superintendent
By Naomi Nix, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com NEWARK — The Newark Teachers union said Thursday its members will…
Coalition Tells Rutgers Management To Settle Contracts; Freeze Tuition
CONTACT: Nat T. Bender, nbender [@] aftnj.org, 908-377-0393 Students, faculty and staff identify funding surplus in reserve funds Rutgers…
Statement by AFTNJ President Donna M. Chiera on Legislative Leadership Supporting Public Union Case For Pension Funding
“New Jersey needs a budget that generates revenue, creates jobs and helps to stimulates the overall economy. On behalf…
Teachers’ union, student group fights Newark’s designation of 9 struggling schools
By Naomi Nix, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com NEWARK — Newark Public Schools announced this week that nine schools…
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