The New Jersey Senate on Dec. 17 overwhelmingly passed two bills tied to education.
S2932, sponsored by Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney, would prohibit state colleges and universities from entering into subcontracting agreements which may affect the employment of any worker in a bargaining unit during the term of a contract in a collective bargaining unit under any circumstances during the term of an existing collective bargaining agreement.
It passed by a vote of 38-2.
“Over the years I have heard elected officials speak out in support of working families and workers’ rights. Supporting and passing Senate bill 2932 demonstrates those are not hollow words,” said AFTNJ President Donna M. Chiera. Insider NJ has more.
S3214, sponsored by Senate Education Chair M. Teresa Ruiz and state Sen. Shirley K. Turner, would require the Department of Education to quantify the impact remote instruction has had on students around the state.
It passed by a vote of 38-1. NJ Insider has more.
