Union Plus Benefits
Through the AFT Plus/Union Plus program, Union members receive discounts on everything from car rentals to hotels to pet insurance. This is a terrific benefit that more people need to take advantage of.
The Corporate Charter Schools are pushing hard to expand and build more schools, which will siphon critical funds needed for PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Current law specifically prohibits taxpayer money from being used by charter schools for facilities, and the charter school industrial complex is pushing through a law to try and change that.
If charter schools continue to expand, that will mean less money for the Newark Board of Education, which could ultimately have a negative impact on our upcoming contract negotiations.
The NTU Education Foundation is proud to announce its 2023 Albert Shanker Scholarship Awards and Hall of Fame Induction.
In 2019, twenty students received academic scholarships, including two Presidential Awards in the amount of $2,500.00, four Executive Awards in the amount of $1,750.00 and the rest in the amount of $1,000.00.
Every year, the Essex-West Hudson Labor Council gives out scholarships to the children of the affiliated unions. This year, 10 $1000 scholarships will be awarded!
Please use the below application, the deadline is April 15, 2023!
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