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NTU News Archive
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Older articles that were previously on the NTU homepage have been relocated to this News Archive section for continued reference.
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2007 - 2008 School Year (articles listed beginning with oldest)
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February 2007
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 A billboard paid for by the Newark Teachers Union on a main thoroughfare in Newark, N.J., asks for help in stopping killings in the state's largest city, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007. Joseph Del Grosso, president of the Newark Teachers Union, said his group tried more subtle ways to draw attention to murders in the city but they didn't work.Read more
(AP Photo/Mike Derer) (Parry, Wayne The Associated Press)
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March 2007
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 Newark ought to fight crime, not battle over signs
The signs have been up for a while, billboards paid for by the Newark Teachers Union that say, "Help Wanted. Stop the Killings in Newark Now." And City Hall has been grumbling about them for a while. Read more
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August 2007
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Dear Newark Teachers, Aides and Clerks,
Needless to say, this past summer has been a war zone in Newark. Unfortunately, the status quo in respect to crime prevention continues.
Enclosed is a copy of a press release we issued on August 30, 2007. Your Executive Board wants action to ensure your safety and the safety of your students. We certainly don't want to break last years record number of killings, and we are doing everything in our power to prevent it from happening. We will not rest until Newark's murder rate declines. Our students are being traumatized by what's occurring in Newark's streets.
We have met with legislators demanding state intervention with financial resources and manpower. The status quo is not working. Positive changes hopefully will come.
I have enclosed a very important policy of the Newark Public Schools which should be followed by every building for the purpose of protecting all staff, students and Board property. In the event the policy is not being followed, please have your building rep or building committee notify me, and I will inform the administrators in your building of the necessity of compliance.
In Solidarity,
Joseph Del Grosso
President
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September 2007
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 A plane towing a banner that says "Help Wanted Stop the Killings in Newark NOW!" flies over Asbury Park Thursday. Hired by the Newark Teachers Union as part of their anti-violence campaign, the plane has gone up and down the Shore the last few days.-by dberger www.nj.com
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October 2007
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 KRONOS update - Oct. 26, 2007
Newark Public Schools cancels meeting with NTU at last minute to discuss Kronos concerns and issues. However our questions and concerns of our members can not be cancelled.
 Read NTU letter to NPS
Visit the NTU’s KRONOS blog
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 MRSA update - The leadership at the NTU is actively gathering Q&A information for member distribution and awareness. We are also reaching out to professionals for practical advice on using good hygiene in our schools.
Click here to visit the MRSA blog and let us know what you think...
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January 2008
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Open Enrollment hours:
The Special Open Enrollment will begin Monday, January 28, 2008 -February 20, 2008. To further accommodate district employees, Benefit Services' Office Hours will be 8:00AM-7:00PM Monday-Friday and Saturdays from 9:00AM-2:00PM. In addition, during the week of February 4th-8th, the NPS will have a Benefits Services Team stationed at each SLT as indicated below:
SLT I Monday, February 4, 2008 3:00PM-7:00PM
SLT II Tuesday, February 5, 2008 3:00PM-7:00PM
SLT III Wednesday, February 6, 2008 3:00PM-7:00PM
SLT IV Thursday, February 7, 2008 3:00PM-7:00PM
SLT V Friday, February 8, 2008 3:00PM-7:00PM
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 With the passing of Chapter 103, PL 2007, there have been some significant changes with the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP). This was not a negotiated change, this was done legislatively by the state of New Jersey. Our negotiated contract is still in place, and you will continue to contribute nothing for you and your family’s health benefits for the duration of the current agreement.
NJ Direct10/15 Comparison Charts
Guide to Choosing a SHBP Health Plan
Letter to Membership Regarding SHBP
Tutorial for provider list for NJ Direct 10/15
Aetna HMO and Cigna HMO Comparison Charts
Open Enrollment, Differences Between NJ Direct10/15, and Pension Loan Information
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 Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was a famous leader of the American civil rights movement, a political activist, and a Baptist minister.
Read more here:
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Nobel Foundation
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March 2008
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NTU Pre-Retirement Seminar
The Spring Session of the NTU Pre-Retirement Seminar will be held on three consecutive days. The Dates are March 3, 4 and 5, 2008.
Classes WILL BEGIN AT 3:30 P.M. at the Newark Teachers Union, 1019 Broad Street, Newark, NJ.
Download Registration Form Here
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 Bee on the lookout for the 2008 Annual Education Conference.
Scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 2008.
Co-sponsored by NTU & NPS. Over 25 professional development workshops.
Email your questions or request information here – 2008EdConf@ntuaft.com
Downloads:
2008 Workshop Brochure
2008 Ed Conference Letter
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 Make a Difference! Volunteer some of your time to help a family get some money back from the IRS by becoming a certified Tax Preparer.
Download flyer here
Visit the NJ Citizen Action web site here
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April 2008
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Essex-West Hudson Labor Council AFL-CIO presents the Essex County Labor Scholarship for 2008
Download Application here
Application deadline April 18, 2008
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May 2008
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Newark Public Schools Special Education Job Fair
Wednesday, May 7, 2008 3:00pm - 6:00pm
View job fair flyer here
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Newark Public Schools Special Education Job Fair
Wednesday, May 7, 2008 3:00pm - 6:00pm
View job fair flyer here
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June 2008
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“2008 Into the Cool” NPS art exhibition at NJPAC.
Reception: Sunday, June 15, 2008 11:00am-12:00pm
“Into the Cool” Victoria Theater Lobby New Jersey Performing Arts Center Light refreshments will be served
Everyone is encouraged to attend the reception to meet the student artists. Visual arts teachers please share this information with your students and their parents/guardians. The art work will be on display until the end of August 2008.
Download the student participants
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 SPAN 20 Year Anniversary Family Fun Day at the FREEDOM FEST FAIR
Located at the Horse Park of NJ at Exit 11 off Route I-195, Upper Freehold NJ.
$10 per person, kids 2 and under FREE
Includes All exhibits, shows and unlimited rides. Read flyer here
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Retiree Events Updates
Last retiree membership meeting of the year - May 20, 2008
Retiree chapter holiday luncheon - June 19, 2008
Retiree chapter holiday luncheon - June 19, 2008
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 Newark Superintendent Search Under Way
What do you want to see in the next leader of the Newark Public Schools? Contact the NTU at ntu@ntuaft.com and tell the Superintendent Search Committee what you think! Also visit the Superintendent Search Committee blog
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Congratulations Malcolm X. Shabazz and NPS Robotics Teams. On Saturday March 1st Malcolm X. Shabazz ended two days of competition and walked away with the FIRST Robotics Competition “Judges Award” Read more here
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