Survey says 44 percent have unfavorable view of New Jersey Education Association
NJEA President Barbara Keshisian speaks to the crowd during the protest in Trenton against Chris Christie last month.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's clashes with the state's largest teachers union is hurting the reputations of both parties, according to a poll.
Fairleigh Dickinson University's PublicMind finds only one-third of the state's voters have a favorable opinion of the New Jersey Education Association. And 44 percent have an unfavorable view of the organization.
That's a change from a poll released two months ago, when there was an even split in public opinion — and far fewer state residents had any opinion on the group.
The union has protested a reduction in aid to schools.
Christie is calling on teachers to take voluntary wage freezes.
The poll also finds anger that many school superintendents make more than $200,000.
Previous coverage:
• Tom Moran: Crucial tests of Gov. Chris Christie's tactics lie ahead
• Kevin Manahan: Big blunder cost New Jersey teachers years of goodwill
• N.J. teachers union joins Christie administration in 'Race to the Top' application
• N.J. Gov. Chris Christie says Statehouse rally had 'absolutely no effect' on him
• Record crowds flood Trenton to protest against N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, budget cuts
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