Press: AFT Leaders On Progressive Wins in General Election
AFTNJ President Donna M. Chiera said, “I am proud of our members’ participation, and of all New Jerseyans, for…
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Flip the 11th: Labor Walk With Mikie Sherrill
AFT members were out in force Saturday to meet with labor candidate Mikie Sherrill and talk to voters in…
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American Federation of Teachers NJ Endorses Bob Menendez for U.S. Senate
The American Federation of Teachers New Jersey has released its endorsement of Senator Bob Menendez for U.S. Senate. “I…
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Hijacked By Billionaires: How The Super Rich Buy Elections To Undermine Public Schools
An Network for Public Education Action Investigative Report This report provides some insight into how the very wealthy insert…
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NJ Public Unions Vow To Stand Up To U.S. Supreme Court Janus Ruling
Colleen O’Dea, NJ Spotlight Union leaders, Democratic lawmakers remain uncowed by decision to strip public-sector unions of right to…
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2018 AFT New Jersey Endorsements
*indicates incumbent +indicates labor candidate United States Senate Robert Menendez (D)* United States House of Representatives District…
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Please Sign and Share
Despite opposition from AFTNJ and public sector unions in committee, a bill to end any payment for unused sick…
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Chiera Testimony To Senate Labor and Education Joint Meeting
The Senate Labor Committee, Chairman Fred H. Madden, and the Senate Education Committee, Chairwoman M. Teresa Ruiz, met jointly…
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Bill Would Change NJ Payouts For Unused Sick Time
By Phil Gregory, WBGO […] Public employee unions oppose the legislation, saying it would violate collective bargaining agreements. Donna…
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Chiera Testifies Against Cut In Retirement Benefits
Legislation that would further limit collectively bargained retirement benefits advanced Wednesday in Trenton, despite testimony from Donna M. Chiera…
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State Tuition Programs Now Open for Dreamers
New Jersey Dreamers—students brought to the country as minors without documentation—will now have access to state aid at public…
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Gearing Up For A Run For Office?
In northern New Jersey, Montclair State University-AFT adjunct professor Mary Wallace sits on the Fairlawn Board of Education. To…
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