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

Upcoming Events

May
03
Statewide Conferences

NJEA Members of Color Empowerment Conference

You are cordially invited to join us for our 3rd Annual Empowerment Conference to be held on March 1 and May 3, 2025. Members can join us for one or both dates.

May
05
Statewide Virtual Series, Webinars

Opening Up History: On the Road to Brown v. Board of Education

Learn the intriguing history of school desegregation through a pluralistic lens by exploring some case studies before 1954.

May
06
MB-Fairs, Member Benefits

Member Benefits Fair: Union County School Nurses’ Workshop

The Union County Education Association (UCEA) will host a Member Benefits Fair with up to…

May
06
MB-Fairs, Member Benefits

Member Benefits Fair: Middlesex County Education Association Teacher Appreciation

The Middlesex County Education Association (MCEA) will host a Member Benefits Fair with up to…

May
07
MB-Fairs, Member Benefits

Member Benefits Fair: Gloucester County Retirees Education Association

The Gloucester County Retirees Education Association (GCREA) will host a Member Benefits Fair with up…

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