AFT New Jersey
@aftnewjersey.bsky.social
The American Federation of Teachers New Jersey (AFTNJ) is a federation of unions representing 30,000 education workers in prekindergarten to 12 school districts, private, religious and charter schools.
“Public schools need to be strengthened, not abandoned. … [School vouchers are] about undermining the pluralism that we need as a diverse society, as a society that comes together in terms of public schooling.” — @aft.org President Randi Weingarten
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December 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
“Public schools need to be strengthened, not abandoned. … [School vouchers are] about undermining the pluralism that we need as a diverse society, as a society that comes together in terms of public schooling.” — @aft.org President Randi Weingarten
www.youtube.com/watch?v=13yV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=13yV...
“I have to hope that I do not have another medical crisis in 2026. That’s my current health plan.” — Rutgers adjunct prof. Tom Moomjy today speaking to the House Democratic Steering & Policy Committee about the cost of living & health care
@aft.org @ruaaup-ptl.bsky.social @ruaaup-aft.bsky.social
@aft.org @ruaaup-ptl.bsky.social @ruaaup-aft.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 3:34 PM
“I have to hope that I do not have another medical crisis in 2026. That’s my current health plan.” — Rutgers adjunct prof. Tom Moomjy today speaking to the House Democratic Steering & Policy Committee about the cost of living & health care
@aft.org @ruaaup-ptl.bsky.social @ruaaup-aft.bsky.social
@aft.org @ruaaup-ptl.bsky.social @ruaaup-aft.bsky.social
Author Jennifer B. Wallace will be a SXSW EDU keynote speaker; save $50 if you register for the learning festival by Dec. 4:
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December 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Author Jennifer B. Wallace will be a SXSW EDU keynote speaker; save $50 if you register for the learning festival by Dec. 4:
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To register for this webinar, taking place Dec. 7 at 6:15 p.m. ET, click here:
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November 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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“I have not heard them get up and say one thing that they’re going to do that helps children.” — @aft.org President Randi Weingarten on the Trump administration dismantling the Department of Education
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November 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
“I have not heard them get up and say one thing that they’re going to do that helps children.” — @aft.org President Randi Weingarten on the Trump administration dismantling the Department of Education
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR0q...
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Join AFT President Randi Weingarten and others today (Nov. 20) at 6 p.m. ET for the webinar “Our Healthcare, Our Fight — How Washington’s Actions Threaten Working Families.” To register, click here:
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November 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Join AFT President Randi Weingarten and others today (Nov. 20) at 6 p.m. ET for the webinar “Our Healthcare, Our Fight — How Washington’s Actions Threaten Working Families.” To register, click here:
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Share My Lesson offers an engaging collection of Thanksgiving lesson plans, historical accounts and more for PreK-12 students. Click here:
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November 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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SOLIDARITY ALERT: Show your support for Starbucks baristas in Starbucks Workers United, who have voted to authorize a strike this week at corporate stores, by signing their No Contract, No Coffee Pledge:
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November 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
SOLIDARITY ALERT: Show your support for Starbucks baristas in Starbucks Workers United, who have voted to authorize a strike this week at corporate stores, by signing their No Contract, No Coffee Pledge:
starbucksworkersunited.controlshift.app/petitions/no...
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To register for the webinar, taking place Nov. 11 at 4 p.m. ET, click here:
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November 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Great turnout (and excellent panelists) on Nov. 7 for “Fighting for Our Right to Teach and Learn” at Rutgers University in New Brunswick as part of the national AFT/AAUP higher education day of action!
@aft.org @aaup.org @ruaaup-ptl.bsky.social @ruaaup-aft.bsky.social
@aft.org @aaup.org @ruaaup-ptl.bsky.social @ruaaup-aft.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Great turnout (and excellent panelists) on Nov. 7 for “Fighting for Our Right to Teach and Learn” at Rutgers University in New Brunswick as part of the national AFT/AAUP higher education day of action!
@aft.org @aaup.org @ruaaup-ptl.bsky.social @ruaaup-aft.bsky.social
@aft.org @aaup.org @ruaaup-ptl.bsky.social @ruaaup-aft.bsky.social
A big round of applause for the governor-elect!
@mikiesherrill.bsky.social @aft.org @rweingarten.bsky.social @aflcio.org @hpae.bsky.social
@mikiesherrill.bsky.social @aft.org @rweingarten.bsky.social @aflcio.org @hpae.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 3:02 AM
A big round of applause for the governor-elect!
@mikiesherrill.bsky.social @aft.org @rweingarten.bsky.social @aflcio.org @hpae.bsky.social
@mikiesherrill.bsky.social @aft.org @rweingarten.bsky.social @aflcio.org @hpae.bsky.social
“Ya’ll know that she delivers. She’s walked picket lines, she’s talking about affordability, she’s talking about the importance of health care. She’s giving us hope.” — AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler, speaking today about @mikiesherrill.bsky.social, at IBEW 456
November 4, 2025 at 11:52 PM
“Ya’ll know that she delivers. She’s walked picket lines, she’s talking about affordability, she’s talking about the importance of health care. She’s giving us hope.” — AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler, speaking today about @mikiesherrill.bsky.social, at IBEW 456
“It’s within our grasp to send a message to the nation — that workers matter in this country … Are you going to go out [before polls close tonight] and get the vote out … and are we gonna win tonight for @mikiesherrill.bsky.social?” — @aft.org President @rweingarten.bsky.social today at IBEW 456
November 4, 2025 at 11:31 PM
“It’s within our grasp to send a message to the nation — that workers matter in this country … Are you going to go out [before polls close tonight] and get the vote out … and are we gonna win tonight for @mikiesherrill.bsky.social?” — @aft.org President @rweingarten.bsky.social today at IBEW 456
ONE DAY AWAY: President Barack Obama is coming to New Jersey! Join him and other special guests as they get out the vote for N.J. Democrats. Register here:
www.mobilize.us/aft/event/86...
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October 31, 2025 at 1:05 PM
ONE DAY AWAY: President Barack Obama is coming to New Jersey! Join him and other special guests as they get out the vote for N.J. Democrats. Register here:
www.mobilize.us/aft/event/86...
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Show your power by voting for @mikiesherrill.bsky.social.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Show your power by voting for @mikiesherrill.bsky.social.
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@sharemylesson.bsky.social has a collection of fun and educational Halloween activities and lessons for PreK-12 — click here:
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October 27, 2025 at 2:22 PM
@sharemylesson.bsky.social has a collection of fun and educational Halloween activities and lessons for PreK-12 — click here:
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President @barackobama.bsky.social is coming to Newark!
Join him and other special guests as they get out the vote for N.J. Democrats. Register here:
www.mobilize.us/aft/event/86...
Join him and other special guests as they get out the vote for N.J. Democrats. Register here:
www.mobilize.us/aft/event/86...
October 22, 2025 at 5:26 PM
President @barackobama.bsky.social is coming to Newark!
Join him and other special guests as they get out the vote for N.J. Democrats. Register here:
www.mobilize.us/aft/event/86...
Join him and other special guests as they get out the vote for N.J. Democrats. Register here:
www.mobilize.us/aft/event/86...