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March 2026
Mar 04
Mar 04, 20262:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Teach-in: Breaking Rutgers Ties to ICE
Hybrid: 11 Stone St. and on Zoom, 11 Stone St.
New Brunswick, NJ 08901 United States
Guest speaker Eric Blanc, assistant professor at the School of Labor and Management Relations, will discuss the role major corporations like Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Hilton Hotels, and Target are playing in enabling ICE, the connections to Rutgers, and what can be done to break the ties. Hank Kalet, vice president of the Rutgers Adjunct Faculty Union will moderate the discussion. There will be time at the end for questions and discussion. Click here to register.
Mar 04
Mar 04, 20265:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Meeting the Moment: Building Solidarity Through Training & Community — Jersey City
Jersey City Education Association, 1600 John F Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, 07305 United States
Join fellow union members for rapid response training to address ICE in our communities. Dinner will be provided at 5pm, and the program starts at 6pm. Click here to register.
Mar 04
Mar 04, 20267:00 pm – 8:00 pm
New Member Orientation
On Zoom,
Have you recently joined the Rutgers AAUP-AFT or Rutgers Adjunct Faculty Union? Are you considering joining your union? Attend our virtual New Member Orientation to learn more about your union and find ways to get involved. Click here to RSVP.
Mar 06
Mar 06, 20265:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Lantern Festival Union Celebration
College Ave Reformed Church, 100 College Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901 United States
Celebrate the Lantern Festival with your union. Let’s build community, enjoy tang yuan, food, drinks, and other festivities! Click here to register.

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