Local 857’s Paradiso issues statement on Perth Amboy school district’s reopening plan
Patricia Paradiso, president of Local 857 and a third-grade teacher, has issued the following statement on the Perth Amboy…
Chiera talks with NBC New York about virtual DNC
“It will be different, but it’s our new world,” AFTNJ President Donna M. Chiera said to NBC New York’s…
Online resource Summer simplifies student debt
Summer is an AFT-trusted online resource designed to navigate the landscape of student loan repayments. By using this free…
NJDOH posts COVID-19 guidance for K-12 schools
The New Jersey Department of Health on Aug. 13 posted the COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations for Local Health Departments…
DOH unveils plan for statewide approach to monitoring schools
In order to provide a safe school environment this fall for teachers, students and staff, New Jersey Department of…
N.J. finishes second in firing education workers, per Zippia study
The education workforce in New Jersey dipped by 11.2% due to dismissals from June 2019 to June 2020, placing…
Chiera responds to Gov. Murphy’s executive order
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Aug. 12 said he is signing an executive order “officially clearing both our…
Webinars cover school safety for labor and management
“The Road to Reopening Schools,” a webinar series covering health and safety measures for labor and management, begins Aug….
Biden picks ‘fearless fighter’ Harris as running mate
The Joe Biden ticket is complete: California Sen. Kamala Harris will be his running mate for the White House….
Big Ten Conference postpones fall sports
Rutgers Scarlet Knights sports fans will just have to be patient. The Big Ten Conference on Aug. 11 said…
AFT members anxious about schools reopening
“When it comes to the pandemic, we have to look to the science and not the politics,” said Florida…
Baraka, Abeigon not in favor of children in schools
Count Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and Newark Teachers Union President John Abeigon among those who are against the idea…
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