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NJEA’s officers, President Marie Blistan, Vice President Sean M. Spiller and Secretary-Treasurer Steve Beatty issued this statement mourning the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg earlier this evening: “We offer our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and loved ones of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She was a giant of American history, […]

NJEA’s officers, President Marie Blistan, Vice President Sean M. Spiller and Secretary-Treasurer Steve Beatty, issued this statement regarding the budget bill released by the New Jersey Legislature on Sept. 21, 2020: “We are pleased that the Legislature has taken the governor’s strong, progressive budget and added additional funding for key priorities that will help New […]

Gov. Murphy has signed the FY2021 budget. It was an unusual budget that covers only nine months, from Oct. 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. That change was the result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which prompted the Legislature to delay the budget deadline by three months. Gov. Murphy signs FY2021 Budget

Gov. Phil Murphy today fulfilled a campaign promise made to NJEA members in 2016, as he signed NJEA’s long-sought Ch. 78 relief plan into law. Flanked by NJEA’s officers and other leaders, as well as Senate President Steve Sweeney, Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin and other legislators, Gov. Murphy signed S-2273/A-20, which will lower the cost […]

The NBTEA is an all inclusive organization comprised of teachers, educational support professionals, administrative assistants, custodial, maintenance and transportation personnel.  We currently serve about 1000 members.  Mission: To advance and protect the rights, benefits, and interests of members, and promote a quality system of public education for all students.