Key Issues of Economic Security, Retirement, Health Care Mobilize Members
Talking to members about economic security and equity, including having secure retirement and quality health care is key to…
Chris Christie’s administration violated teachers contract, arbitrator says.
By Valerie Strauss, Washington Post The school district of Newark violated key terms of a 2012 groundbreaking contract it…
As NJEA continues fight with Sweeney, AFT gives endorsement
Brenda Flanagan, Senior Correspondent Third Legislative District Democrat Steve Sweeney got hugs and kudos Tuesday from the other teachers…
Weingarten Meets with New Teachers in North Bergen
AFT President Randi Weingarten met with the incoming crop of new teachers to the North Bergen school district Monday,…
AFT Teachers, Leaders Talk Ed Policy With Murphy, Oliver
A roundtable of teachers from Garfield, Newark, North Bergen and Perth Amboy met with AFT-endorsed candidates for Governor Phil…
Murphy, Oliver address concerns at AFT educator roundtable
By Elana Knopp American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten, gubernatorial candidate Phil Murphy and lieutenant gubernatorial candidate Sheila…
Please Donate To Help Texas
When Superstorm Sandy hit New Jersey, AFT immediately reached out and activated the disaster fund to help offset expenses…
AFT’s Randi Weingarten Coming to NJ for Murphy
Randi Weingarten, the president of the American Federation of Teachers, which represents 1.6 million members nationwide, will join Murphy…
Supporting Locked Out Healthcare Workers
AFT New Jersey sent a $1,000 donation to support locked out workers at Sunrise House rehabilitation facility in Lafayette,…
Scam Alert: No New Jersey Campaign For Bank Information
AFT nationally is fighting bills to take away payroll deduction in Texas, Missouri and Louisiana. This year we fought…
News About Carimer Andujar, President of UndocRutgers #StandWithCarimer #HandsOffCarimer
Third year chemical engineering student Carimer Andujar has been an outspoken advocate for the rights of undocumented students, joining…
AFT Opposes Trump Executive Orders
In his first week in office, President Trump began implementing his campaign promise to target refugees and immigrants. On…
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