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

Know.Lead.Act.

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

Oct
05
MB-Fairs, Member Benefits

Member Benefits Fair: NJEA FAST Showcase

NJEA will host a mini-Member Benefits Fair with up to 4 exhibitors, as part of…

Oct
05
MB-Fairs, Member Benefits

Member Benefits Fair: Union County Education Association

The Union County Education Association (UCEA) will host a Member Benefits Fair as part of…

Oct
07
MB-Fairs, Member Benefits

Member Benefits Fair: Pleasantville Education Association

The Pleasantville Education Association (PEA) will host a Member Benefits Fair as part of their…

Oct
08
Statewide Virtual Series, Webinars

Educator Evaluation in 2025 and Beyond

Join PDII Divisions’ Elisabeth Yucis for an informative webinar on educator evaluation, featuring updates from the Governor’s Evaluation Task Force.

Oct
10
MB-Fairs, Member Benefits

Member Benefits Fair: Bergen County Education Association

The Bergen County Education Association (BCEA) will host a Member Benefits Fair to welcome new…

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