AFTR  -  ACTION  COMMITTEE

 

MISSION  STATEMENT

 

            “I am mad as hell and I am not going to take it any more!” (from the movie Network)

            The goal of this Action Committee is to give our members easily achievable actions in order to protect public education and the rights and benefits of teachers.

 

 

IMPLEMENTATION  and  FOLLOW UP

 

The Committee will be asking for members’ help in making phone calls, emailing or writing letters to legislative representatives.   Since legislation seems to arise  without much notice, it is essential for all members to check the website (www.njaftretirees.org) frequently for all updates.

            Phone calls can be effective. So, when the committee urges you to make phone calls, please act immediately.  When calling the appropriate legislative representative, please voice AFTR voting preferences. 

By the same token, encourage everyone to do so.

 

 

Important Contacts, Phone numbers and Web Addresses

At the June 2010 meeting the following numbers were provided for members.  Please contact your local, state and national representatives often to voice your concerns, introduce issues and offer praise.

Capitol Switchboard:  1-202-224-3121
      to respond to prompts:  1-866-608-6355

US Senate:  202-792-8630

Governor Christie's office:  609-292-6000

New Jersey legislative switchboard:  1-609-292-4840
      Senator Tom Kean direct line:  908-232-3673
      Assemblyman John Bramnick:  908-232-2073
      Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz:  908-918-0414

AARP has provided the following number to advocate for property rebates:
       800-844-2272 (then follow the prompts)

Important websites too!

AFT NJ:   www.aftnj.org

New Jersey news:  www.nj.com

News from Trenton:  www.njleg.state.nj.us