Donna Chiera Archives - New Jersey Globe

All-star group of N.J. labor leaders hosting Payne fundraiser

January 24, 2022 5:33 pmJanuary 24, 2022 6:19 pm

Twenty prominent labor leaders will help boost the campaign coffers of Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-Newark) on Friday as sponsors of a virtual fundraiser with a $5,000 ticket price, a move that could limit the viability of challengers in...

Teacher union backs Clarke for Senate in LD-26

August 30, 2021 9:55 amAugust 30, 2021 9:56 am

The American Federation of Teachers New Jersey has endorsed Democrat Christine Clarke for State Senate in the 26th district State Senate race. Clarke, the Jefferson Democratic municipal chair and an environmental activist, is challenging four-term Senate Minority Whip Joseph Pennacchio....

Debbie White elected as AFT vice president

September 2, 2020 4:05 pm

The head of New Jersey’s largest healthcare union is going national. On Tuesday, Health Professionals and Allied Employees President Debbie White was elected to be vice president of the American Federation of Teachers, HPAE’s parent organization. “This is an important...

AFTNJ backs Kennedy in NJ-2

August 26, 2020 4:34 pm

The American Federation of Teachers endorsed Amy Kennedy’s second-district House bid Wednesday. “As the daughter of educators, a former public school teacher, a mental health advocate and the mother of five, Amy understands the struggles that AFT members and all...

Teachers union endorses Andy Kim

February 3, 2020 11:28 amFebruary 3, 2020 12:32 pm

Rep. Andy Kim (D-Marlton) has been endorsed by the American Federation of Teachers. “AFTNJ appreciates Andy’s dedication to education, labor and making life better in New Jersey for all our communities,” said AFTNJ President Donna Chiera. “In the past two...

Montclair State University professor Brigid Callahan Harrison is considering running against Jeff Van Drew.

Harrison endorsed by second labor union in a week

January 27, 2020 12:33 pm

The American Federation of Teachers has endorsed political science professor Brigid Callahan Harrison for Congress in New Jersey’s 2nd district. “It is not often we have the opportunity to support someone who not only talks the talk, but walks the...

AFT backs Downey, Houghtaling

October 8, 2019 1:48 pmOctober 8, 2019 3:50 pm

The American Federation of Teachers New Jersey backed incumbents in the 11th legislative district Tuesday. “We trust that you will work to promote legislation that strengthens our schools and our economy, safeguards our environment and that you will be a voice...