New Jersey Education Association

A justice centered union, representing the public school employees
who have made NJ public schools the best in the nation!

What Union Membership Does For You

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Voice

NJEA gives you a voice on issues that affect you in your district, NJ, and at the national level.

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Representative

With NJEA, you are never alone, whether you are negotiating a contract, defending your rights or advocating for change.

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Community

NJEA is YOU, along with 200,000 other members, committed to great public schools for every child.

NJEA is the only choice for serious educators

NJEA is the premier labor union in the nation for serious educators and support professionals who want to protect and advance their careers.

Best public
schools in the nation

#1

Members
strong

200,000

Average
teacher salary

$70,212

Action Center

Make a difference.

TAKE ACTION

Advocacy is vital to the future of public education. Visit the Action Center to see how you can make a difference.

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NJEA Today

NJEA celebrates 160th Juneteenth

NJEA joins people and organizations across the country celebrating the 160th Juneteenth, a date commemorating the end…

Upcoming Events

Jul
16
Statewide Conferences

NJEA PDII Impact Conference

Join us for a day dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.

Jul
16
MB-Fairs, Member Benefits

Member Benefits Fair: IMPACT 2025 Conference

The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) will host a Member Benefits Fair with up to…

Jul
23
Statewide Conferences

NJEA R.I.S.E. Conference

Education is a battleground and a birthplace for transformation. The RISE Conference is a space for those committed to anti-racism in education to engage in deep learning, critical discourse and collective visioning.

Jul
26
Statewide Conferences

NJEA Jack Bertolino Summer Leadership Conference (SLC)

Session I – July 26-28 (Saturday to Monday) Session II – July 28-30 (Monday to Wednesday)

Aug
13
Pension Webinars

Pension Webinar

This NJEA webinar is ideal for members of the TPAF (Teachers’ Pension and Annuity Fund) and PERS (Public Employees’ Retirement System) who will likely retire in the next five years.

Professional Learning

Access NJEA’s professional development opportunities for all job categories.

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