AFTNJ endorses Sherrill for governor
On June 30, AFT New Jersey’s delegate assembly voted to endorse U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill for governor of New…
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Union members, lawmakers take center stage at No Kings rally near Lyons VA
U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill and N.J. Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin were among the notable speakers at the No Kings…
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Letter of intent brings Kean-NJCU merger closer
On May 15, the respective presidents of Kean University and New Jersey City University signed a letter of intent…
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Gubernatorial candidates pitch platforms, field questions at AFTNJ’s legislative conference
On April 26, seven New Jersey gubernatorial candidates dropped by the AFTNJ 2025 Legislative Conference in Monroe Township to…
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Weingarten, Abeigon bring passion to Kill the Cuts Rally in Newark
AFT President Randi Weingarten and Newark Teachers Union President John M. Abeigon were among the notable speakers at the…
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Dehmer: N.J. DOE’s efforts unchanged in wake of Trump’s EO to dismantle U.S. DOE
One day after President Donald Trump issued an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, Kevin Dehmer, New…
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AFTNJ, HPAE launch campaign to protect N.J. public schools, students
Labor leaders, education advocates, public servants and others gathered March 4 outside New Jersey Regional Day School in Newark…
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Weingarten, Gomes and Shanker to speak at Hunter College’s collective bargaining conference
AFT President Randi Weingarten and AFTNJ staff representatives Richard Gomes and Jennie Shanker will be among the speakers at…
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Educators weigh in on reporting child abuse and neglect
About 91 percent of educators strongly agree or agree that their communities should do more to support children and…
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SXSW EDU 2025 unveils first round of films
“Ultimate Citizens,” about an Iranian American school counselor helping immigrant and refugee children in Seattle compete in an Ultimate…
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Freedom to Read Act becomes law in N.J.
Gov. Phil Murphy on Dec. 9 signed S2421/A3446, otherwise known as the Freedom to Read Act, which “establishes requirements for…
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Higgins: Post-election, don’t stay silent on what matters Most
In the wake of the 2024 presidential election, AFTNJ President Jennifer S. Higgins has released a statement reminding members…
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