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Equity-In-Action Fellowships
KFT signs historic agreement with Repollet administration creating Equity-In-Action Fellowships to increase faculty diversity while saving faculty and staff jobs and addressing transition to remote education.
KFT statement on racial discrimination and advancing racial justice
The Kean Federation of Teachers (Local 2187, AFT, AFL-CIO) stands in solidarity with people and institutions throughout the nation who are voicing and demonstrating their commitment to racial justice and equality. Enjoying peace, living free of discriminatory treatment, and remaining alive when interacting with the police are fundamental human rights inextricably linked to racial justice.
Arbitration Victory re: Uncompensated Mandatory Summer Training
After nearly 10 years of litigation, our Union leadership team is pleased to report that we have won a sweeping victory on our grievance over the scheduling of uncompensated mandatory training (PDDs) after Commencement. In his 77-page final decision, the arbitrator rules the university had violated our Contract and issues the following award:
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The STATE, the State Colleges and Universities, and the UNION enter into this Agreement with the expectation that its implementation will enhance the ability of the State Colleges and Universities of New Jersey to serve their constituents.
The parties recognize that it is the responsibility of these institutions to provide their students a quality educational program, to broaden the horizons of knowledge through research and to make available their resources to the needs of the larger community.