Author Archives: Tom Nemeth

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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Members of AFT Local 1796 Attend Legislative Breakfast

On October 22, 2025, members of AFT Local 1796 attended the first-ever Legislative Breakfast for northern New Jersey. The event brought together AFT members from William Paterson University, Montclair State University, Ramapo College of New Jersey, Kean University, and New … Continue reading →

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AFT Local 1796 Attends Labor Walk in Support of Mikie Sherrill for Governor

Members of AFT Local 1796 participated in the Labor Walk at the Bergen CLC on September 27, 2025, in support of Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill’s campaign for NJ Governor. Electing the right Governor is crucial for higher education and working families … Continue reading →

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Agreement Reached Regarding Assigned Release Time

Assigned Release Time Program Agreement After a long hiatus, AFT Local 1796 has reached an Agreement with WP Administration regarding Assigned Release Time (ART). We have posted it to the Faculty section of our Documents webpage, and it is linked … Continue reading →

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Student Scholarships 2025-2026

We have updated our Scholarships page with information on the scholarships we are offering three students for the 2025-2026 academic year. The deadline is April 25, 2025, so please encourage them to apply today!

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