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.
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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 Jersey City University, along with approximately ten state legislators, including key leaders from the Assembly and Senate higher education committees.
Students shared first-hand experiences of the challenges they face in pursuing a college education in New Jersey, while union leaders advocated for sustained legislative support for higher education in our state.
With upcoming elections, proposed legislation for a statewide higher education task force, a merger between two public universities in northern New Jersey, federal positions on First Amendment rights on college campuses, cuts to federally funded research, and other national debates, events like this provide a vital opportunity to share our vision for higher education with state lawmakers.
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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 across our state. Labor walks give us the opportunity to educate and motivate members to be active participants in our democracy. As union members know, elections have consequences. Now is the time to invest in the future of our labor movement and maximize participation in the remaining labor walks before Election Day.
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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 above. The ART Program, which will resume in 2026, with applications to be submitted in 2025, aims to support tenured and tenure-track faculty members in their research, scholarship, and creative endeavors by providing them with release time from teaching duties. The 2025-2026 WP Budget will determine program funding, and the Faculty Senate will deliberate its criteria.
Please read the Agreement for a complete breakdown of the negotiated terms of this program.
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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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