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Who We Are

The AFT is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities. We are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through the work our members do.

AFTNJ

Higgins, White and Wolfson Elected AFT Vice Presidents

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Weingarten, Ingram and DeJesus Reelected

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Higgins, White and Wolfson elected AFT VPs; Weingarten, Ingram and DeJesus reelected
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AFT Publications

Cover of American Educator magazine with the title "Teaching 250 Years of Struggle and Hope". The cover features historical and contemporary images, including a statue of the Liberty Bell, a group of suited individuals, a historical scene of people in a boat, and students holding signs advocating for education and justice, all set against a yellow background with stars.
Illustration of a human and a robot facing each other with digital connections above their heads, symbolizing artificial intelligence and human interaction.

AFTNJ on AI

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A flyer with a blue background and yellow text promoting workers' rights and public services. It emphasizes fighting for a better life for all, affordable living, strengthening public education, democracy, community organization, and voting, with messages about standing up and advocating for working people.

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Supporting Our Community

Graphic with an illustration of the U.S. Capitol building and text that reads 'Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness'.
Text reads 'Know your Rights. Information for Families and Community Members' with silhouettes of a family of four.
Logo of AF Higher Education and AUPP with the slogan 'Saving Lives, Building Futures, Powering the Economy'
Graphic with the AFT logo and the text "CODE RED Understaffing = Patient Care Crisis" with a broken heart icon.
A graphic with the AFL logo and the slogan 'Activists Never Retire,' along with the hashtag '#IAmAFT.'
A group of people protesting in front of a building with signs about education funding, with a large sign reading 'Fight for Affordability' and the 'AFL-CIO' logo in the center.