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…
Teacher-rights watchdog
Tina Pappas, Montclair Local Former Mayor and present councilman Robert Russo was once arrested–but for a good cause. As…
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…
Former principal Roger Leon chosen as Newark’s new superintendent
By Patrick Wall, Chalkbeat Former principal and veteran administrator Roger Leon has been chosen as Newark’s new schools chief…
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…
Poor People’s Campaign relaunches
Thousands of people gathered in 35 state capitals, including Trenton, across the United States May 14, renewing an effort…
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…
Kim Snags Two Union Endorsements
By David Wildstein The American Federation of Teachers New Jersey (AFTNJ) and Healthcare Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE) have…
Six Q&As On Earned Sick Days With Karen White
With a bill signing by Governor Phil Murphy Wednesday, May 2, New Jersey becomes the tenth state with an…
Michael Savoia: In Memoriam
Perth Amboy Federation Treasurer Michael Savoia, a retired history teacher and active substitute, died after seeking treatment at Robert…
March for our Lives Report Back
Eight buses from New Jersey AFT locals met up in Washington, DC for the March for our Lives to…
Hero: Dorothea Graham-King
Dorothea Graham-King and Donna Chiera Local: Hudson CCC Support Staff Federation Since Dorothea Graham-King was elected to office she…
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