NJ drops the ball on cheaper health care; Options aren’t ready for public workers
Union members, who face paying up to 35 percent of their premiums in ramped-up contributions over the next four…
Two teachers’ groups endorse Gill for 5th District Essex County Freeholder
Bob Russo, president of the Montclair State University American Federation of Teachers Adjunct Faculty Local 6025, also some kinds…
AFTNJ Joins Suit Against Health Insurance and Pension Legislation
In conjunction with New Jersey public sector unions, AFTNJ is joining a legal challenge to implementation of June’s damaging…
New Jersey must invest more in higher education
By Star-Ledger Editorial Board The cost of higher education in New Jersey continues to outpace the rate of inflation…
AFTNJ Endorses State Legislators in Key Districts
Education worker federation of 30,000 endorses candidates who stood up for collective bargaining EDISON…Endorsing a fewer number of candidates…
AFTNJ 2011 Endorsed Candidates
AFTNJ2011 Endorsements List and Press Release DISTRICT 1 Senate No Endorsement Assembly Nelson Albano*+ (D) DISTRICT 2 Senate No…
A little (editorial) knowledge is a dangerous thing
Paul L. Tractenberg This newspaper’s Aug. 15 editorial (“It’s time to pass scholarship act”) proves that a little knowledge…
What the New Legislation Means
Despite mass mobilizations from union members and community supporters and strong opposition from the majority of the Democratic Caucus…
Save Our Schools Rally Calls for End to Teacher Bashing
Thousands of parents, students, teachers and education advocates gathered in Washington, D.C., on July 30 to stand up for…
Governor Christie Signs Legislation Eliminating Public Employees’ Right to Bargain Over Health Insurance
On June 28, 2011 Governor Christie signed into law S-2937, which eliminates the ability for public employees to bargain…
N.J. public workers aren’t the enemy – or the solution – in budget battle
Monday, June 27, 2011, 9:34 AM Bob Braun/Star-Ledger Columnist TRENTON — Sorry, but there were no “union thugs” on…
Union rally to save workers fills State Street
Union Rally to Defend WorkersFills State Street
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