Picketing Event - April 14

There is an Annual Cocktail Reception honoring Assemblyman Scott Rumana at Portobello Feasts, 175 Ramapo Valley Rd, Oakland, NJ, on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 beginning at 6 p.m. The special guest is Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno.

We will be holding a demonstration with informational picketing outside Portobello's as people are entering the event. Plan to arrive around 5:15/5:30 PM.

Debate on school vouchers

A public forum discussing the pros and cons of vouchers and charter schools will be held on Tuesday April 6, 2010, 7:00 p.m. at Paterson Catholic High School, 764 11th Ave., Paterson, NJ (right off Route 20)

The panel will consist of Dan Haggerty, Derrell Bradford (producer of the documentary The Cartel), and Bob Bowden (founder of E-3) speaking for. Dr. Walter Farrell (nationally recognized expert on vouchers and charter schools) and Joseph Cheff (president Passaic County Education Associations) speaking against. The panel will be moderated by Ms. Terry Duda (vice president Berkeley College).

Given the attacks on public education the lack of funding for public schools, and the impact this could have on staffing levels, we urge you to come and show your support.

Lobby Day - March 22!

The final vote for on pension and benefit bills is scheduled for this Monday, March 22. Please come to Trenton and show your support! Call the Uniserv office for more details.

March 19 Rally to protest pension and benefit cuts!

As you know, school employees have been targeted by Governor Christie’s agenda. There are bills currently pending in the Assembly which could have a direct effect on your pension and benefits, including a mandate that you pay 1.5% of your gross salary toward health benefits. These bills will be brought before the legislature on March 18 and we believe the voting will take place on March 22. In response, the Passaic County office of NJEA and the Passaic County Education Association are holding a rally and informational picketing at four legislative offices in this county on Friday, March 19 right after school dismissal. We need you and your members to show your support! Bring your signs, wear your buttons and your Local’s tee shirts. Bring your Local’s banner. Bring your voices and show your support!

Senator Kevin O’Toole/Assemblyman Scott Rumana
Wayne Plaza II
155 Route 46 West, Wayne

Bloomingdale
Lakeland Regional High School
Pompton Lakes
Ringwood
Wanaque
Wayne
West Milford
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Assemblyman Gary Schaer
1 Howe Ave, Passaic

Passaic
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Assemblyman Thomas Giblin
1333 Broad Street, Clifton

Clifton
Little Falls
Passaic Valley High School
West Paterson
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Assemblywomen Nellie Pou and Elease Evans
100 Hamilton Plaza, Paterson

Haledon
Hawthorne
Manchester Regional High School
North Haledon
Passaic County VoTech
Paterson
Prospect Park
Totowa

Welcome to NJEA Region 27

This is a site where local leaders and members from Passaic County can come learn about the latest information from the Uniserv Office. More details to come soon.