Volunteer For URA Political Education Outreach
Our elected officials make decisions that directly impact our lives, our jobs, funding for higher education and more. When we vote, we help decide who they will be. Please join…
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URA Endorsements for 2026 elections
URA-AFT is proud to announce endorsements for the 2026 General Election in federal and local races. The Executive Board voted to endorse the following candidates based on their stances on…
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URA Phone Banking
Another way to support endorsed candidates is by phone banking, coordinated by our statewide affiliate AFT New Jersey. Our COPE has designed our phone banking day for September 30. Going…
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URA Labor Walks
While assaults on the independence and funding for higher education continue, URA members have vested interest in political decisions that impact our jobs, our work and our livelihood. Many grants…
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Democracy Defenders: Defend Your Right To Vote
“Every eligible voter should be able to cast a ballot and have it counted,” said Josephine (Jo) Nagle. “But across the country, voters are facing confusion, intimidation, disinformation, registration problems…
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Become A Democracy Defender
Josephine Nagle gets a ‘high-five’ from AFT President Randi Weingarten at the AFT Convention in Washington, DC as a ‘Democracy Defender’ Democracy Defenders are AFT members who commit to helping…
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Join Union Lobby Days In Trenton
It’s budget season in Trenton again and we are going to Trenton with our union siblings to talk to our legislators about issues that matter to us. Programs where URA…
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Postcard party Sign Up
This year’s Gubernatorial election is vital to preserving our work in higher education and at Rutgers as we know it. Our collective successful effort to restore Rutgers’ funding in the…
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Check Your NJ Voter Registration Status
Visit Check Registration Status to make sure you are properly registered to vote in New Jersey. All you need to enter your name and birthdate to check status. Voter Registration…
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URA Endorses Sherrill for Governor
Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill will be the best choice for governor for New Jersey, based on her positions on a range of important issues, said Committee on Political Education (COPE) co-chair…
