AFTNJ Summer Strategic Planning Workshops

Start: Thursday, August 08, 2024 8:30 AM

End: Thursday, August 08, 2024 3:00 PM

8:30–9 a.m.: Registration

8:45-9:30 a.m.: Breakfast

9:30–9:45 a.m.: New Jersey State AFL-CIO — Central Labor Council’s, Election 2024and Labor-to-Labor Walks. Presenter: N.J. State AFL-CIO President Charlie Wowkanech

10 a.m.–Noon: Breakout Groups

— PreK-12 Contract Campaigns: Making use of AFT national’s research department to build a successful contract campaign. Presenters: Mike Iovino and Mike Maillaro from Newark Teachers Union

— Adjunct Healthcare Campaign: Status update and strategic planning for the 2024-25 legislative year. Status Update: Adjunct Healthcare Committee Members

Strategy Session Facilitators: Jennie Shanker, AFTNJ staff representative; and Jason Butler, AFT national representative

— Strategic Planning — Public Higher Education Reorganization: In-depth analysis of the reorganization of Pennsylvania and Connecticut’s public higher education systems. Begin discussion of what to advocate for in New Jersey and what pitfalls to avoid. Presenter: TBD

Noon–1 p.m.: Lunch

1–3 p.m.: Strategic planning continues per breakout group needs