Election 2016: Get Active, Get Involved Aug. 11 in New Brunswick
Join your colleagues for a free workshop for AFT leaders, activists and members who want to learn more and…
An Open Letter to the New Jersey Legislature from the Union-Side of the State Health Benefits Plan Design Committee
The union representatives to the State Health Benefits Plan Design Committee issued the following letter in response to Governor…
Are You Considering Running for Office?
Are you considering running for local, County, State or Federal office? If so, please let AFTNJ know as soon…
Over Three Dozen Leading New Jersey Organizations Ask the Legislature for Small-Business Tax Fairness by Closing Corporate Tax Loopholes
By Jon Whiten ‘Combined reporting,’ a common practice in other states, would also provide resources needed to grow the…
AFTNJ along with State Senators, Students, Graduates and Counselors Advocate for EOF Funding
Expanding funding for a program supporting students is critical, according to State Senate President Steve Sweeney, his colleagues, students,…
Eyes On The Pensions
Union members were out in force Wednesday in Trenton supporting the labor State Investment Council (SIC) members and advocating…
Return NJ School Districts to Local Control
Assembly bill 3637 would return much-needed local control to school districts under state control for far too long. We…
Liz Gray Latest @NJAFLCIO Winning #1u Labor Candidate
The New Jersey State AFL-CIO Labor Candidates Program has extended its recent streak of victories with the re-election of…
Cashing in on Kids: Corporate Lobbying Powerhouse ALEC Pushed 172 School Privatization Bills Last Year
By Brendan Fischer, PR Watch […] “Opportunity Scholarships,” introduced in four states — Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, and New…
Volunteer to Save State Pensions
The labor movement is counting on you to ensure that we pass the Constitutional Amendment to guarantee that the…
Testimony for College Affordability Task Force Offers Ideas for Efficiency, Savings for Students
AFTNJ Higher Education Executive Vice President Sue Tardi, a professor from William Paterson, and Rutgers professors Dan O’Connor and…
Equal Pay Can’t Wait: Senate Labor Committee advances bill
The Senate Labor Committee voted 3-0-1 to move out of committee legislation concerning equal pay for women and helping……
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