


2016 Review and 2017 Outlook
From struggles to protect pensions and health insurance to local contracts with actual increases in take-home pay for the…

AFT, AFT New Jersey, Newark Teachers Union File to Intervene in Legal Challenge of State Education Statue Protecting Experienced Teachers
NEWARK, N.J.—Today, the Newark Teachers Union, AFT New Jersey and the American Federation of Teachers filed a motion seeking…

New York Education ‘Reform’ Group Challenges New Jersey Teacher Seniority
The head of Newark’s teachers’ union says the law is in place specifically to protect educators in politically charged…

Making Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Work on the State Level
The New Jersey Department of Education has been conducting meetings with stakeholders in education to formulate the state plan…


‘Walk-In’ at Perth Amboy school highlights need to support public education
By Nat T. Bender, American Federation of Teachers New Jersey Event was part of nationwide campaign held in more…

Video: Perth Amboy Unites for Fair School Funding
Please sign Petition to Stop the Assault on Public Education while you are watching video. The Perth Amboy Federation-AFT…

Please sign and share for fair funding:
Please sign this petition to show your support for New Jersey meeting its obligations under the current funding formula…

Invitation for Coverage: Perth Amboy ‘Walk-In’ Calls for Major Investments in Public Eduction in Black and Brown Communities
CONTACT: Nat Bender, 908-377-0393, nbender [@] aftnj.org WHAT: The Perth Amboy Federation is joining the national Alliance To Reclaim…

Education Justice is Racial Justice #reclaimourschools
AFT New Jersey has signed on with the Alliance to Reclaim Our Schools in calling for strong schools in…

Chiera Calls For Elimination of Standardized Student Test Results In Evaluating Educators
CONTACT: Nat Bender, 908-377-0393 nbender [@] aftnj.org Chiera said, “Teaching and learning are more than passing or failing a…
End of content
End of content