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Randi Weingarten and NYC teacher Tamara Simpson

Attacks on public education in America by extremists and culture-war peddling politicians have reached new heights (“lows” may be more apt), but they are not new. The difference today is that the attacks are intended not just to undermine public education but to destroy it.

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I just want to thank anyone who helped in any way on Friday, Dec. 14th, to run around for me, put up with me, set up, run or clean up after the party.  It was amazing to see how many of you just came up to me and ask what can I do to help you and did whatever I asked you to do.  If I was remiss in acknowledging your help and efforts during the affair, I apologize.  I think everyone had a good time and the party was a great success. I believe the camaraderie exhibited during the affair brought us closer together;  especially in light of the previous events of the morning. Maybe we can plan some

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A fund has been established in partnership with the AFT Disaster Relief Fund to assist AFTNJ members and retirees suffering losses from the storm and its aftermath. The fund is part of the union’s tradition of solidarity with members overtaken by natural or man-made catastrophes.

The fund will provide some relief— $250 per member household—to help members meet their immediate essential needs for this disaster. While we know it will not help members pay the lion share of the bills incurred by the catastrophic loss, it serves as a token to show that our union stands together.

Procedures for

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Please click on the Title above to download the Health Benefits FAQs.
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Please click on the Title above to download the 2012 Memorandum of Agreement.
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Left to Right: Tom Frech, Robert Donnelly, Joanna McAvoy (union rep), Ed Howard, Jessie Thatcher
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