The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) is a diverse, democratic organization working to create an optimal environment to achieve excellence in public education in New Jersey. THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE AFFILIATES OF NEW JERSEY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION IS TO IMPROVE ITS MEMBERS PROFESSIONAL ABILITIES AND TO SECURE FOR THEM BETTER SALARIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS, SPONSOR SEMINARS AND COURSES FOR ITS MEMBERS, PARTICIPATE IN TEACHERS CONVENTIONS, BARGAIN COLLECTIVELY AND PROCESS GRIEVANCES, AND KEEP ITS MEMBERS INFORMED OF ITS ACTIVITIES THROUGH REGULAR MEETINGS AND NEWSLETTERS.