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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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AFT National Posts Resources to Protect Students from Immigration Abuse
AFT National has posted a toolkit to protect our students from immigration raids. The toolkit includes advice for families on how to act if they encounter ICE officials, among other useful guidance. The toolkit can be found here. They have … Continue reading
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Agreements Signed for Faculty Range Adjustment and Department Chairperson Compensation
Faculty Range Adjustment Agreement AFT Local 1796 has reached an agreement with William Paterson University administration outlining the guidelines, criteria, and procedures for full-time faculty members to apply for range adjustments within their rank. Eligible faculty must meet merit-based criteria … Continue reading
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