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AFT Local 1796 Finalizes Multiple Tuition Waiver Agreements
AFT Local 1796 has reached agreement with William Paterson University administration on multiple tuition waiver forms. They are linked below and are available on our Documents page. The tuition benefit agreements provide financial support for full‑time employees, adjunct faculty, and … Continue reading
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AFT Local 1796 Participates in Higher Education Lobby Day
On June 11, WPU Local President Sue Tardi and Co‑Adjunct Faculty Officer Milton Eng participated in AFTNJ’s first‑ever Higher Education Lobby Day. AFTNJ President Jennifer Higgins, along with other affiliate presidents and local leaders, gathered at the State House in … Continue reading
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Student Scholarships 2026-2027
We have updated our Scholarships page with information on the $1,000 scholarships we are offering three students for the 2026-2027 academic year. The deadline is April 24, 2026, so please encourage them to apply today!
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AFT Union Leaders Attend Legislative Events in Support of Higher Ed
AFT National President Randi Weingarten, AFTNJ President Jennifer Higgins, CNJSCL President Emari DiGiorgio, AFT Local 1796 President Susanna Tardi, and other union leaders have recently attended events in support of statewide representatives who support higher education. Union leaders attend private … Continue reading
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Faculty Post-Tenure Review Agreement
On October 27, 2025, AFT Local 1796 reached agreement with University Management on the assessment of tenured faculty in connection with the Career Development Program. It is linked below and on our Documents page. Faculty Post-Tenure Review Agreement
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