The New Jersey Retirees’ Education Association (NJREA) has long been called the “daytime face of NJEA.” NJREA members are available to take on tasks and responsibilities during the workday while actively employed NJEA members are occupied educating the next generation of New Jersey’s public school success stories.
On Jan. 13, 2020, NJREA marked its 100th anniversary of advocating for retired, preservice, and currently employed NJEA members (also known as future retirees), as well as the students they serve. However, the pandemic changed everyone’s plans, consequently, NJREA members will be celebrating this coming May.
On May 1, 2022, we expect more than 400 people will join NJREA’s 100th Anniversary Celebration at the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge. There will be food, live entertainment, and NJREA will honor as many as 80 members who are 100 years old or older. For more information, go to njea.org/njrea. Please note that attendees must show proof of vaccination and wear a mask.
Join NJREA as a life member before retirement
Any actively employed certificated or educational support professional staff member who is eligible for a New Jersey state pension may join NJREA prior to retirement at the current lifetime dues rate. The active employee becomes a preretired lifetime member of NJREA, NEA-R, and a county retirees’ education association (CREA) and begins to receive publications and information about retirement issues.
Give the gift of NJREA membership
Some local associations or friends of the retiree purchase memberships for retiring NJEA members. Gifting an NJREA membership is a huge thing! Local associations can do this to honor their retiring staff instead of giving them a plaque or clock. Children, grandchildren, friends can “gift” a membership for a relative, a colleague, a retired educator—especially for an elderly retiree on a fixed income who doesn’t really need another sweater or flannel shirt.
For more details about this opportunity, and payment information, call the NJEA Membership Division at 609-599-4594, ext. 4123.