The Republican tax-reform package targets benefits taken by New Jerseyans in college and grad school — and their families Note: To find a zip code or town, zoom in and [ … ]
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AFT-endorsed candidates won big on election night
The Nov. 7 election results were a clear and overwhelming rebuke of the fearmongering and race-baiting that embodies Trumpism, AFT President Randi Weingarten says. “It was also clear that voters [ … ]
AFT on NJ Governor’s Race
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten on the New Jersey governor’s race: “Tonight’s victory represents new hope and new opportunity for the people of New Jersey. For far too long, the governor’s [ … ]
AFT on Re-election of NJ Sen. Steve Sweeney
WASHINGTON-AFT President Randi Weingarten on the re-election of New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney: “AFT members-K-12 educators; college professors, adjunct faculty and staff; and nurses and healthcare professionals-worked hard side [ … ]
Newark Teachers Union Gets 189 New Members
Almost 200 Newark public school workers voted to join their peers as members of the 4,000-strong Newark Teachers Union. NEWARK, NJ — Almost 200 Newark public school workers voted to [ … ]
Tell Your Representative: Don’t Raise My Taxes to Give to Millionaires
Did you know that 80% of the tax cuts in the GOP bill (which may be voted on Thursday) go to the top 1% over the next decade? Tell your congressional [ … ]
Newark Adjunct Teachers Rally At NJIT For More Pay, ‘Recognition’
NEWARK, NJ — Adjunct teachers at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) in Newark say they’re taking a stand against a “toxic culture” that is asking too much from [ … ]