AFTNJ Activist Conference recap: adjunct unemployment, Rutgers LEARN and more
A captive crowd of PreK-12 and higher education faculty and staff gathered Aug. 16 for the AFTNJ Activist Conference…
Chiera closes N.J. Legislature’s meeting on state of higher ed with call for funds, oversight
For many months, whenever she’s talked about higher education in New Jersey, AFTNJ President Donna M. Chiera has emphasized…
PERS to present webinars for AFTNJ adjuncts
The Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) will present two workshops in May for AFTNJ adjunct professors who would like…
Veteran N.J. adjunct finds that remote learning does work for her and her students
Laurie LeFever was against the idea of transitioning to remote learning when the coronavirus pandemic overtook the country. “First…
Video of TCNJ adjunct’s reaction to student appreciation lights up social media
Part of teaching remotely during a pandemic, says adjunct professor Adam Shrager, is you never know when you’re being…
New UI law is a victory for N.J.’s adjuncts
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Nov. 10 signed legislation that will enable adjunct professors in the Garden State…
N.J. Senate passes unemployment bill for adjuncts
By a vote of 38-0, the state Senate on Sept. 24 approved S2852, a bill that would enable adjunct professors…
AFTNJ supports unemployment bill for adjuncts
Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney and Sen. Sandra B. Cunningham this week introduced legislation that would enable adjunct professors…
Local 2222 acknowledges Tardi with award
United Adjunct Faculty of New Jersey (Local 2222) recently presented an award to AFTNJ executive officer Sue Tardi, a…
Part-Time Lecturers Ratify New Contract With Rutgers
Sitrin, NJ Spotlight Union leader says next step is a fight for healthcare benefits for the university’s part-time lecturers…
Part-Time Faculty At Rutgers Reaches ‘Groundbreaking’ Contract
Citrin, NJ Spotlight Teresa Politano, president of the part-time faculty union called the contract “revolutionary” but noted that it…
Rutgers Adjuncts Need $7,250 and Health Care, Not Contempt
To stand in solidarity with nearly 3,000 Rutgers Part-Time Lecturers, please read, sign, circulate and post to social media….
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