News Archives
2013
- Privatization Cost Analysis & Call Center Bills Released From Assembly Committee Posted May 13, 2013 under General News
- U.S. House Passes “Comp Time” Bill Undermining Overtime Pay Posted May 10, 2013 under Legislation
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Demands Action From SDA on School Repairs Posted May 10, 2013 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Statement on Governor Christie’s Veto of Early Voting Posted May 9, 2013 under General News
- Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for 131M Hoboken Construction Project Posted May 7, 2013 under General News
- Support the NALC “Stamp Out Hunger” National Food Drive, Saturday, May 11, 2013 Posted May 2, 2013 under General News
- Take Action to Oppose U.S. House Bill (H.R. 1406) Undermining Overtime Pay Posted May 1, 2013 under General News
- “Raise the Wage” Campaign Builds Support at Record-Setting Rutgers Day Posted April 29, 2013 under General News
- Mourn for the Dead, Fight for the Living – Workers Memorial Day 2013 Posted April 26, 2013 under General News
- Borshof Joins Working Families United for New Jersey, Inc. As “Raise the Wage” Campaign Manager Posted April 23, 2013 under General News
- Workers Memorial Day 2013, Events Schedule Posted April 22, 2013 under General News
- Governor Christie’s Influence: A Disaster for Working Families Posted April 19, 2013 under General News
- Apply Online: AFL-CIO/Union Privilege “Dreams of Jobs and Freedom Scholarship” Posted April 19, 2013 under General News
- Fair Contract – Solidarity Rally: Join AFSCME, District 1199J, & IUOE 68 to Demand a Fair Contract and Worker Justice at Jersey City Medical Center Posted April 18, 2013 under General News
- Board of Education Election Victories Posted April 17, 2013 under Elections
- Governor Christie Says: “Unions are the Problem” Posted April 17, 2013 under General News
- PRESS RELEASE: New Jersey State AFL-CIO Joins Congressman John Lewis, Civil Rights Champion, During Press Conference Call Posted April 16, 2013 under Legislation
- House Passes Bill to Shutdown NLRB Posted April 12, 2013 under General News
- TAKE ACTION: Stop the Right-Wing Plot to Shut Down the NLRB Posted April 11, 2013 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Joins Over 120 Labor and Community Activists to Protest and Testify Against Civil Service “Job Banding” Rule Change Posted April 10, 2013 under General News
- Working Families United for New Jersey, Inc. Featured at National AFL-CIO Northeast Regional Conference in Philadelphia Posted April 10, 2013 under General News
- The Time for Immigration Reform is Now! Posted April 5, 2013 under General News
- Voter Registration Van is on The Move Posted April 5, 2013 under General News
- VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVES - Volunteers Needed – Your Vote, Your Right, Your Future Posted April 3, 2013 under General News
- The Time is Now: Immigration Reform Rally Posted April 1, 2013 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Supports a Road Map to Citizenship for Aspiring Americans Posted March 25, 2013 under General News
- Assembly Passes Legislation Establishing Early Voting Posted March 21, 2013 under Legislation
- Take Action to Repeal Sequestration Tell Congress to Put Working Families First Posted March 20, 2013 under General News
- Thank You for Your Support of Working Families United for New Jersey, Inc. Posted March 20, 2013 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Joins Statewide “Raise the Wage” Coalition in Support of Passage of the Minimum Wage Ballot Question Posted March 18, 2013 under General News
- Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on Ryan GOP Budget Posted March 18, 2013 under General News
- Minimum Wage Constitutional Amendment Ballot Question Organizational Meeting: Monday, March 18, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 under General News
- 10th Annual WILD Conference Fosters Education, Empowerment, and Enduring Friendships Posted March 11, 2013 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Statement on Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee’s Approval of Early Voting Bill Posted March 6, 2013 under General News
- Taking it to the Streets Posted February 26, 2013 under Elections
- Labor and Community Allies Kickoff Groundbreaking Voter Registration Action Plan for Trenton Communities Posted February 20, 2013 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Applauds Assembly Passage of Constitutional Amendment to Increase the Minimum Wage Posted February 14, 2013 under Legislation
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Applauds Senate Passage of Constitutional Amendment to Increase the Minimum Wage Posted February 7, 2013 under Legislation
- Urge Your State Senator to Support Increasing the Minimum Wage Posted February 5, 2013 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Statement on Governor Christie’s Conditional Veto of Minimum Wage Legislation Posted January 28, 2013 under General News
- ACTION NEEDED: Congress Must Move Beyond Debt to Fix Our Economy Posted January 25, 2013 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Commemorates Martin Luther King Day Posted January 18, 2013 under General News
- BIG VICTORY: CWA 1036 Organizes Over 150 Workers at Aspen Hills/Buttonwood Hospital Posted January 11, 2013 under Organizing
- Take Action Now: Hurricane Relief Funds Blocked By House GOP Leadership Posted January 2, 2013 under General News
2012
- Labor Steps Up to Challenges of 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 under Elections
- Happy Holidays from the New Jersey State AFL-CIO Posted December 21, 2012 under General News
- STRIKE DEADLINE: 20,000 ILA Members Opposing Bad Deal that Reduces Wages and Endangers Benefits Posted December 21, 2012 under General News
- Hold the Line on Social Security, Protect Your Future Posted December 19, 2012 under General News
- Assembly Passes Minimum Wage Constitutional Amendment, Wage Enforcement Legislation & “NJ Works” Workplace Training Program Posted December 17, 2012 under Legislation
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO and Affiliated Unions Present Massive Union-Made Toy Collection to U.S. Marines Representing the “Toys for Tots” Program Posted December 13, 2012 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO and SEIU Sponsor Rally to Create Jobs Not Cut Benefits Posted December 10, 2012 under General News
- UPDATE: New Jersey State AFL-CIO and SEIU to Rally Urging Congress to Create Jobs not Cut Benefits Posted December 7, 2012 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Sponsoring Forum to Discuss Worker Safety in the Aftermath of Superstorm Sandy Posted December 5, 2012 under General News
- Join the New Jersey State AFL-CIO to Support U.S. Marine Corp “Toys for Tots” Program Posted December 3, 2012 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Applauds Senate Passage of Legislation & Constitutional Amendment to Raise the Minimum Wage Posted November 29, 2012 under General News
- Members of Congress Join for New Jersey State AFL-CIO Legislative Breakfast to Discuss Critical Lame Duck Session Posted November 28, 2012 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Statement on the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee Voting in Support of Raising the Minimum Wage Posted November 19, 2012 under Legislation
- Supporting Our Communities Impacted by Hurricane Sandy Posted November 18, 2012 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Commemorates Veterans Day Posted November 12, 2012 under General News
- TAKE ACTION: Urge Congress Not to Balance the Fiscal Cliff On the Backs of Working Families Posted November 8, 2012 under General News
- Working Families’ Victory – Yes We Did! Posted November 7, 2012 under Elections
- ***ELECTION DAY*** It’s Your Right, It’s Your Voice, It’s Your Vote Posted November 6, 2012 under General News
- ELECTION UPDATE: New Voting Options Available to First Responders & New Jerseyans Displaced By Hurricane Sandy Posted November 5, 2012 under General News
- How You Can Help in the Hurricane Relief Effort Posted November 3, 2012 under General News
- VOTE YES on Ballot Question #1 Posted October 26, 2012 under General News
- Congratulations to RWDSU Local 108 on Organizing and Contract Victories Posted October 26, 2012 under Organizing
- Congratulations to IUOE 68 on Organizing Victory at Revel Posted October 17, 2012 under Organizing
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Statement on Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee Minimum Wage Hearing Posted October 15, 2012 under General News
- Congratulations to JNESO D.C. 1 on Recent Organizing Victories Posted October 10, 2012 under Organizing
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Supports Bergen County BTC Rally to Move American Dream Project Forward Posted October 10, 2012 under General News
- Voter Registration Deadline is October 16, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Joins With Building Our Future Coalition to Support $750 Million Higher Education Bond Issue Posted October 9, 2012 under General News
- Unions and Progressive Coalition Partners Call on Companies to Withdraw ALEC Membership Posted October 2, 2012 under General News
- Join to Support and Cheer Senator Menendez onto a Strong Debate Victory Posted October 2, 2012 under Elections
- Participation at Labor Walks Essential to Election Day Success Posted September 29, 2012 under General News
- Senator Menendez Comes Under Attack from Super PACs, Labor Must Have His Back Posted September 27, 2012 under General News
- Senate President Sweeney Introduces Legislation to Increase the Minimum Wage via Constitutional Amendment Posted September 25, 2012 under Legislation
- Labor Walks Kickoff Statewide, More Volunteers Needed to Make Labor’s Voice Heard Posted September 22, 2012 under General News
- Romney’s Comments on the 47% Demonstrate Inability to Unite and Lead Our Country Posted September 21, 2012 under General News
- Sen. Menendez Joins with Labor and Community Leaders to Kick Off New Jersey State AFL-CIO Labor 2012 Program Posted September 14, 2012 under General News
- Support Higher Education, Support Job Creation, Grow New Jersey’s Economy: Vote YES on Ballot Question #1, the “Building Our Future Bond Act” Posted September 11, 2012 under General News
- Reflecting on the 11 Year Anniversary of 9/11 Posted September 11, 2012 under General News
- Labor Walk Volunteers Needed Posted September 6, 2012 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Supports Working Families United for New Jersey, Inc. Voter Registration/Education Efforts in the Community Posted September 4, 2012 under General News
- REGISTER TODAY: U.S. Department of Labor Compliance Assistance Workshop and Union Education Forum Posted September 4, 2012 under General News
- LABOR DAY 2012: Honor Labor for Building Our Nation’s Middle Class Posted August 31, 2012 under General News
- Labor Day 2012: Upcoming Events and Celebrations Posted August 28, 2012 under General News
- Rally to Jumpstart the Meadowlands American Dream Project and Create Jobs Posted August 16, 2012 under General News
- 16th Annual Labor Candidates School Brings Together Diverse Class of Rank-and-File Union Members Running for Political Office Posted August 13, 2012 under General News
- Tens of Thousands of Working Families Rally In Philadelphia Seeking Economic Opportunity for All Posted August 11, 2012 under General News
- VIDEO: Why Mitt Romney is Wrong for Unions and Working Families Posted August 9, 2012 under General News
- 3 DAYS Until: Workers Stand for America Rally! Posted August 8, 2012 under General News
- 5 DAYS Until: Workers Stand for America Rally! Posted August 6, 2012 under General News
- CONTRACT VICTORY: 45,000 Travel Security Officers (TSOs) Achieve First Contract After 10-Year Effort Posted August 3, 2012 under Organizing
- 8 DAYS Until: Workers Stand for America Rally! Posted August 1, 2012 under General News
- Workers Stand for America Rally! Philadelphia, PA - Saturday, August 11, 2012 Posted July 25, 2012 under General News
- Call Congress Now to End the Bush Tax Cuts for the Richest 2% Posted July 25, 2012 under General News
- UPDATE: Workers Stand for America Rally! Philadelphia, PA - Saturday, August 11, 2012 Posted July 20, 2012 under General News
- CALL NOW: U.S. Senate to Vote on Bring Jobs Home Act Tomorrow Posted July 18, 2012 under General News
- LOCK OUT! NYC Rally to Support UWUA Local 1-2 Fighting for a Fair Contract Posted July 16, 2012 under General News
- Immediate Action Required! Protect the U.S. Postal Service by Urging Your U.S. Representative to Vote ‘No’ on H.R. 2309 Posted July 9, 2012 under General News
- Meet Mr. 1% Posted July 5, 2012 under General News
- Time to Bring Jobs Home! Urge Your U.S. Senators to Vote ‘Yes’ on S. 2884 Posted July 3, 2012 under General News
- Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka On the Supreme Court Health Care Decision Posted June 28, 2012 under General News
- Workers Stand for America Rally! Philadelphia, PA - Saturday, August 11, 2012 Posted June 27, 2012 under General News
- Take Action to Protect New Jersey’s Public Schools Posted June 20, 2012 under General News
- Senate Committee Releases Bills Reorganizing Higher Education, Authorizing Higher Education Construction Referendum, TTF Financing & Tenure Reform Posted June 19, 2012 under Legislation
- Support CWA and IBEW at Verizon June 22nd & July 1st Days of Action Posted June 19, 2012 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO 28th Constitutional Convention Delegates Make Endorsement Decisions for U.S. President, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Special State Legislative Elections, and 34 Labor Candidates Running for Office Posted June 13, 2012 under Elections
- 28th Constitutional Convention Schedule Posted June 7, 2012 under General News
- SOLIDARITY ALERT: Join the New Jersey State AFL-CIO, Mercer CLC, & Mercer County Building Trades to Picket Team85 Non-Union Construction Project Posted May 31, 2012 under General News
- Take Action: Save New Jersey’s Civil Service Laws Posted May 25, 2012 under General News
- State Assembly Passes Legislation Increasing the Minimum Wage Posted May 24, 2012 under Legislation
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Joins with Union Members and Community Allies to Kickoff Statewide Voter Registration Campaign Posted May 23, 2012 under General News
- Call 888-876-9527 Today! Urge Your U.S. Senators to Support the Paycheck Fairness Act Posted May 22, 2012 under General News
- Urge Your State Assembly Members to Support Increasing the Minimum Wage Posted May 21, 2012 under General News
- You’re Invited to Attend Senator Robert Menendez’s Campaign Kick-off Posted May 15, 2012 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech Calls on Revel to Agree to Fair Unionization Process Posted May 10, 2012 under Organizing
- Support the NALC “Stamp Out Hunger” National Food Drive, Sat.urday, May 12, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 under General News
- Non-partisan Election Victories Posted May 9, 2012 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Calls on Union County Freeholders to Avert Worker Layoffs and Address Wage Double Standard at Runnells Hospital Posted May 4, 2012 under General News
- New Jersey Working Families Celebrate 4th Anniversary of Passage of Paid Family Leave Law Posted May 3, 2012 under General News
- Urge Your U.S. Representative to Support Renewal of S-1925 to Protect Women and Families Against Domestic Violence Posted May 2, 2012 under General News
- Voter Registration Kickoff Meeting: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Posted May 1, 2012 under General News
- May 3rd Day of Action: Support CWA and IBEW at Verizon, Join an Action Event Near You Posted April 30, 2012 under General News
- Workers Memorial Day 2012: Honoring NJ’s Workers Killed on the Job Posted April 27, 2012 under General News
- VIDEO: Council of NJ State College Locals (AFT) Holds Statewide Rallies for a Fair Contract Posted April 26, 2012 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Labor Candidates Program - Elect the Union Label Posted April 26, 2012 under Elections
- May 3rd Day of Action to Support CWA and IBEW at Verizon Posted April 25, 2012 under General News
- Congratulations to AFSCME 1199J Members for Securing a Contract at Mainland Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Posted April 25, 2012 under General News
- Join IFPTE Council 8 at Union County Freeholders Meeting to Oppose Attacks on Runnells Hospital Workers Posted April 25, 2012 under General News
- Higher Education Day of Action - April 25-26, 2012 Posted April 23, 2012 under General News
- VIDEO: Mercer County Building Trades Unions Picket Team85 Non-Union Construction Project Posted April 20, 2012 under General News
- Registering New Jersey to Vote Posted April 19, 2012 under General News
- Workers Memorial Day 2012 Events Schedule Posted April 19, 2012 under General News
- CONGRATULATIONS: NY-NJ Car Service Becomes State’s Only 100 Percent Union Car Service Company Posted April 13, 2012 under Organizing
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Statement on Passing of Mark Ayers, President of the AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Department Posted April 12, 2012 under General News
- Join with Mercer County Building Trades to Picket Team85 Non-Union Construction Project Posted April 11, 2012 under General News
- Support JNESO District 1 Nurses Fighting for a Fair Contract at Virtua-West Jersey Posted April 10, 2012 under General News
- Separate Fact from Fiction: Join us for a Demonstration to Save America’s Postal Service Posted April 10, 2012 under General News
- ALEC Just Got Dumped Posted April 9, 2012 under General News
- ALEC Watch Posted April 5, 2012 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Proudly Renews Support for United Way in 2012 Posted April 5, 2012 under General News
- 9th Annual WILD: Building Unity, Fighting Back, Moving Forward Posted March 31, 2012 under General News
- Thousands in New Jersey Show Support for IBEW and CWA During March 22nd Day of Action Posted March 23, 2012 under General News
- TAKE ACTION NOW: Call and Urge Your State Senator to Reject Christie’s Partisan Nominations to State Supreme Court Posted March 20, 2012 under General News
- CONGRATULATIONS: Greater New Jersey Chapter of CLUW Receives Official Charter Posted March 20, 2012 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Executive Board Adopts Resolution in Support of CWA and IBEW March 22nd Day of Action at Verizon Posted March 19, 2012 under General News
- Rally and Leaflet March 22nd to Support CWA and IBEW Contract Efforts at Verizon Posted March 15, 2012 under General News
- CWA and IBEW at Verizon: The Fight for a Fair Contract Continues Posted March 9, 2012 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech Statement on the Passing of Congressman Donald Payne Posted March 6, 2012 under General News
- The New Jersey State AFL-CIO Celebrates Women’s History Month Posted March 1, 2012 under General News
- Support UNITE HERE! 54 Fighting for a Fair Contract at Tropicana Casino Posted February 28, 2012 under General News
- Legislation Suspending Civil Service & Overturning Certain Collective Bargaining Provisions Released from Committee Posted February 27, 2012 under Legislation
- Minimum Wage Legislation Approved by the Assembly Labor Committee Posted February 27, 2012 under Legislation
- Board of Education Election Changes Posted February 27, 2012 under Elections
- URGENT ACTION NEEDED: Tell Congress to Support Immediate Extension of Unemployment Benefits Posted February 8, 2012 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Commemorates Black History Month Posted February 6, 2012 under General News
- Stand with Verizon Workers Fighting for a Fair Contract Posted February 1, 2012 under General News
- Join Tonight For Public Hearing to Save Buttonwood Hospital Posted January 31, 2012 under General News
- Congratulations to IFPTE 195 and SEIU 518 on Ratification of a New Contract Posted January 31, 2012 under General News
- Congratulations: Brother John Shinn Appointed as Regional Director for the United Steelworkers Posted January 30, 2012 under General News
- 2012 is the Year for Passage of a Higher Education Construction Bond Referendum Posted January 25, 2012 under Legislation
- Speaker Oliver & Senate President Sweeney Sponsor Legislation to Increase the Minimum Wage Posted January 25, 2012 under Legislation
- Memorial Service for Charles H. Marciante Posted January 24, 2012 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Mourns the Loss of Charles H. Marciante, President Emeritus Posted January 23, 2012 under General News
- One Million Signatures Submitted to Recall Governor Scott Walker Posted January 19, 2012 under General News
- Let Martin Luther King’s Legacy be a Reminder: We Cannot Relent in the Fight for Worker Justice and Human Dignity Posted January 13, 2012 under General News
- Promoting Women’s and Family Health through HPV Vaccination Posted January 11, 2012 under General News
- Labor Related Bills Acted On By or Sent to the Governor Posted January 10, 2012 under Legislation
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech Statement on Passing of Alex DeCroce Posted January 10, 2012 under General News
- 16th Annual Labor Candidates School & Non-Partisan Election Training Schedule Posted January 6, 2012 under Elections
- Obama Announces Three New Appointments to National Labor Relations Board Posted January 4, 2012 under Organizing
2011
- SEIU Local 32BJ Reaches Tentative Agreement, Averts Strike Posted December 28, 2011 under General News
- Wishing All a Joyous Holiday Season and a Happy New Year Posted December 21, 2011 under General News
- SEIU 32BJ Votes Unanimously to Authorize Strike, Negotiations to Continue Until December 31st Deadline Posted December 19, 2011 under General News
- Join for Protest at Rutgers Board of Governors Meeting on December 14th Posted December 12, 2011 under General News
- Register Today: WILD Conference March 30-31, 2012 Posted December 7, 2011 under General News
- Join us for SEIU 32BJ Rally to Secure a Fair Contract Posted December 5, 2011 under General News
- House of Representatives Passes Bill Seeking to Stall Union Election Process Posted December 2, 2011 under Legislation
- Right-to-Work Defeated in New Hampshire Posted December 1, 2011 under Legislation
- Tell Congress Maintaining Emergency Unemployment Insurance Essential to Keeping Economy Stable Posted November 29, 2011 under General News
- Assembly Labor Committee Releases Bills Establishing a “Back to Work NJ” Program, Increasing Certain Workers’ Compensation Benefits & Allowing for “Shared Work” Programs Posted November 29, 2011 under Legislation
- HAPPY THANKSGIVING: Shop Union to Support Good Union Jobs: Avoid Wal-Mart & Amazon Posted November 23, 2011 under General News
- Join us in New York City to March for Jobs and Economic Fairness Posted November 22, 2011 under General News
- House Resolution Recognizes Benefits of Unions to All Working People Posted November 18, 2011 under Legislation
- Congratulations Ohio, Moving Forward Through Unity Posted November 10, 2011 under General News
- ELECTION DAY - November 8, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 under Elections
- ELECTION DAY: Today We Make the Choice Posted November 8, 2011 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Forms Historic APALA New Jersey Chapter to Bridge Together Organized Labor and Asian Pacific American Community Posted November 7, 2011 under General News
- Working Together, We Will Make the Difference on Election Day Posted November 4, 2011 under General News
- Sign the Petition: It Only Takes a Moment of Your Time to Save U.S. Postal Service Jobs Posted October 27, 2011 under General News
- Join us for a Rally/Walk this Saturday for Gordon, Wagner, and Eustace Posted October 24, 2011 under General News
- Tremendous Thanks to this Week’s Labor Walk Volunteers, and an Invitation to all Union Members to Join an Upcoming Walk Posted October 24, 2011 under General News
- Labor Walks Kick into Full Swing - Join Us Any Saturday Until Election Day to Get Labor’s Message Out Posted October 17, 2011 under General News
- Senate & House Pass South Korea, Colombia & Panama Trade Deals Posted October 13, 2011 under General News
- “Occupy Wall Street” Comes to New Jersey Posted October 7, 2011 under General News
- Join 1199 SEIU Nursing Home Caregivers on Informational Pickets for Good Jobs Posted October 7, 2011 under General News
- Contact Congress Today! Tell them to Oppose Free Trade Deals that Send American Jobs Overseas Posted October 4, 2011 under General News
- Do Your Part During the October 10-16 “Week of Action for Jobs” Posted September 29, 2011 under General News
- Thousands of Union Members Rally Nationwide to Save the U.S. Postal Service Posted September 28, 2011 under General News
- Keep the Pressure on Verizon: Adopt a Store to Leaflet Posted September 26, 2011 under General News
- Happy 50th Anniversary New Jersey State AFL-CIO Posted September 24, 2011 under General News
- New Jersey to Receive $7.8 Million from U.S. Department of Labor to Assist in Hurricane Irene Recovery Efforts Posted September 23, 2011 under General News
- The New Jersey State AFL-CIO and Middlesex CLC Invite You to Join in the “National Day of Action” To Save America’s Postal Service Posted September 21, 2011 under General News
- HPAE and Red Cross Reach Tentative Agreement and Members Ratify Contract Posted September 16, 2011 under Organizing
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Supports 2011 United Way Campaign Posted September 15, 2011 under General News
- Community Partners Unite Behind Shared Values at Working Families United for New Jersey North Jersey Kickoff Meeting Posted September 14, 2011 under General News
- Labor Walk Volunteers Needed Posted September 13, 2011 under Elections
- Remembering the 10 Year Anniversary of 9/11 Posted September 9, 2011 under General News
- Working Together, Moving Forward Together Posted September 7, 2011 under General News
- Have a Happy and Safe Labor Day Brothers and Sisters Posted August 31, 2011 under General News
- Labor Day 2011: Upcoming Events and Celebrations Posted August 26, 2011 under General News
- Next Step for Verizon Campaign: Securing a Fair Contract Posted August 23, 2011 under General News
- IBEW and CWA Reach Return to Work Agreement with Verizon Posted August 20, 2011 under General News
- Candlelight Vigil at CEO Lowell McAdam’s House Highlights Verizon’s Assault on Middle Class Families and Jobs Posted August 19, 2011 under General News
- UPDATED Verizon Picketing Locations and Candlelight Vigil at Verizon CEO’s House Posted August 16, 2011 under General News
- 15th Annual Labor Candidates School Provides Union Members with Comprehensive Campaign Education Posted August 15, 2011 under Elections
- VERIZON STRIKE UPDATE: Join a Picket Line this Weekend and Fight Back Against the Assault on Collective Bargaining Posted August 12, 2011 under General News
- Contact Verizon CEO to Demand Respect for Middle Class Families Posted August 10, 2011 under General News
- Please Support IBEW and CWA on Strike at Verizon and Verizon Connected Solutions Posted August 10, 2011 under General News
- IBEW and CWA on Strike at Verizon and Verizon Connected Solutions Posted August 7, 2011 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Announces 2011 Election Endorsements Posted August 4, 2011 under Elections
- Senators Lautenberg & Menendez, Congressmen Holt, Andrews, Pallone, Payne, Pascrell, Rothman and Sires Express Support for NLRB Rule Change Posted July 28, 2011 under Organizing
- NJ AFL-CIO Statement on FAA Shut Down Posted July 28, 2011 under General News
- Amendment Seeking to Weaken the Davis-Bacon Act Defeated in the House of Representatives Posted July 18, 2011 under Legislation
- NJ State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech Issued the Following Statement Regarding Recently Introduced “Right to Work” Legislation Posted July 8, 2011 under General News
- Governor Christie Line Item Vetoes $900 Million in Funding from the State Budget, Many of the Defunded Programs Would have Benefited Middle Class Families and Low Income Residents Posted July 1, 2011 under General News
- Have a Happy and Healthy Fourth of July Posted July 1, 2011 under General News
- Governor Christie Signs Legislation Eliminating Public Employees’ Right to Bargain Over Health Insurance Posted June 28, 2011 under Legislation
- Register Today: Organizing Institute in Washington D.C. Posted June 27, 2011 under Organizing
- State Assembly Passes Bill Eliminating the Ability to Bargain Health Care Due to Amendments, the bill will return to the Senate for Final Approval Posted June 23, 2011 under General News
- ORGANIZING VICTORY: 41,000 Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) Across the Country Win Representation with AFGE Posted June 23, 2011 under Organizing
- Sign the Online Petition AFGE Members Should Not Pay for Wall Street’s Mistakes Posted June 23, 2011 under General News
- Wisconsin State AFL-CIO Issues Letter Supporting New Jersey Workers Posted June 23, 2011 under General News
- Don't Miss This Rally: It's up to You to Make the Difference Posted June 23, 2011 under General News
- Proposed NLRB Rule Changes Would Make for a Streamlined and Fairer Process for Workers to Join and Form Unions Posted June 22, 2011 under General News
- State Senate Passes Bill Eliminating the Ability to Bargain Health Care, Assembly Budget Committee Also Releases Companion Legislation Posted June 20, 2011 under General News
- The Fight is on! The Future of Collective Bargaining is at Stake Posted June 18, 2011 under General News
- Bill Attacking Collective Bargaining Rights Up for Senate Vote and Assembly Hearing on Monday Posted June 17, 2011 under General News
- Project Labor Agreement for Buena Regional School Board Posted June 17, 2011 under General News
- Bill Eliminating the Ability to Bargain Health Care for Public Employees Released from Senate Budget Committee Posted June 16, 2011 under Legislation
- VIDEO: Union Leaders Arrested Protesting Legislation to Eliminate Collective Bargaining Rights for New Jersey Public Employees Posted June 16, 2011 under General News
- Contact Your Legislators and Ask Them to Oppose the Sale of NJN Posted June 16, 2011 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO June Conference: We Are United in Support of Collective Bargaining Posted June 15, 2011 under General News
- IUPAT 711, IUOE 68 and Carpenters Local 255 Ratify Contract with Tropicana Posted June 11, 2011 under Organizing
- Statehouse Rally to Support Collective Bargaining Rights Posted June 10, 2011 under General News
- National AFL-CIO Leadership Urges Democrats in Trenton to Stand Up for Collective Bargaining Posted June 10, 2011 under General News
- Governor’s NJN Proposal Fails in Regard to the Welfare of NJN Employees & Level of “Jerseycentric” Network Programming Posted June 7, 2011 under General News
- Amendments Weakening the Davis-Bacon Act & PLA’s Defeated in the House of Representatives Posted June 6, 2011 under Legislation
- Learn, Collaborate, and Improve Your Professional Skills at the 36th Annual Union Women Summer School in New Jersey Posted June 2, 2011 under General News
- The New Jersey State AFL-CIO Commemorates Memorial Day Posted May 27, 2011 under General News
- Rally to Support HPAE Local 5103 on Strike at American Red Cross Posted May 26, 2011 under General News
- State Supreme Court Orders Restoration of $500 Million in Education Funding Posted May 24, 2011 under General News
- Please Support IUPAT 711, IUOE Local 68 and Carpenters Local 255 at the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City Posted May 23, 2011 under General News
- National AFL-CIO Endorsed Boycotts Posted May 23, 2011 under General News
- CONGRATULATIONS: IBEW 827 is First in the Nation to Ratify a Contract with Comcast Posted May 10, 2011 under General News
- School Board Election Victories Brings Labor Candidate Total to 649 Posted May 6, 2011 under Elections
- Proposed Regulation Could Strip Certain Employees of Overtime Compensation Eligibility Posted April 26, 2011 under General News
- Workers Memorial Day: Safe Jobs Save Lives, Our Work’s Not Done Posted April 21, 2011 under General News
- VOTE MIKE WARGO, County PERS Board Posted April 20, 2011 under General News
- Gateway Redevelopment Project Topped Off, New Brunswick Revitalization Continues Posted April 19, 2011 under General News
- Vote No on S-2718 Posted April 13, 2011 under General News
- VIDEO: Reverend’s Inspirational Speech Illustrates the Plight of Workers and a Need for United Action Posted April 12, 2011 under General News
- 4th Annual Organizing Institute Held at 100% Union Heldrich Hotel Posted April 11, 2011 under Organizing
- Increased Attacks on Private Sector Workers Show that Public Employees are Not an Exclusive Target Posted April 6, 2011 under General News
- Martin Luther King and Economic Justice: A Day to Stand in Solidarity Posted April 4, 2011 under General News
- April 4th "Day of Solidarity" VOTE 'NO' on S-2718 Posted March 30, 2011 under General News
- New Website Launched Working Families United for New Jersey, Inc. Posted March 30, 2011 under General News
- The New Jersey State AFL-CIO Thanks State Legislators for Statements in Support of Collective Bargaining Posted March 25, 2011 under Legislation
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Thanks Senator Weinberg for Support of Collective Bargaining Posted March 22, 2011 under General News
- Unionwear President Mitch Cahn Initiates Groundbreaking “Made in Newark” Campaign to Promote Union Labor and Local Manufacturing Posted March 21, 2011 under General News
- Mad About Attacks on Workers? Tell Your State Lawmakers: Not in New Jersey! Posted March 18, 2011 under General News
- Resolution Promoting Collective Bargaining & Urging the Christie Administration to Negotiate in “Good Faith” Passes Assembly Posted March 14, 2011 under Legislation
- “Save Collective Bargaining” Facebook Page Reaches 1,000,000+ Views Posted March 14, 2011 under General News
- Monday, April 4, 2011: Panel Discussion Posted March 10, 2011 under General News
- Union Election for Transportation Security Officers Begins on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 under Organizing
- 8th Annual WILD Promotes Solidarity through Union Sisterhood Posted March 8, 2011 under General News
- Resolution to Promote Collective Bargaining Favorably Released from Committee Posted March 7, 2011 under General News
- Join the Fight to “Save Collective Bargaining” on Facebook Posted March 6, 2011 under General News
- Resolutions Introduced to Promote Collective Bargaining Posted March 3, 2011 under Legislation
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Commemorates Women’s History Month Posted March 3, 2011 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Unity Rally Acknowledgements Posted March 3, 2011 under General News
- NY Times Poll: Public Opposes Weakening Collective Bargaining Rights Posted March 1, 2011 under General News
- Wall Street Journal Finds Flaws in Governor Christie’s Pension Plan Posted March 1, 2011 under General News
- Governor Christie Cannot Solve State’s Property Tax Problem Using Only the Right-Wing Playbook Posted March 1, 2011 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Unity Rally: We Were There, We Are One Posted February 26, 2011 under General News
- TODAY: Grab your Rain Gear and Support Wisconsin Workers at the State House Unity Rally Posted February 25, 2011 under General News
- 1 Day Until State House Unity Rally for Wisconsin Workers Posted February 24, 2011 under General News
- 2 Days Until: State House Unity Rally with Wisconsin Workers Posted February 23, 2011 under General News
- 3 Days Until: State House Unity Rally with Wisconsin Workers – Don’t Forget… Wear Your Union Colors Posted February 22, 2011 under General News
- 5 Days Until: State House Unity Rally with Wisconsin Workers – Don’t Forget… Wear Your Union Colors Posted February 21, 2011 under General News
- New Jersey to Welcome Wisconsin Workers and National AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka to Trenton State House Rally Posted February 20, 2011 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Stands in Solidarity with Wisconsin Public Employees Fighting for Democracy Posted February 18, 2011 under General News
- Rally at Medco Health Solutions Posted February 16, 2011 under General News
- 2011 Unity Campaign Grassroots Mobilization Kick-off Event Friday, February 25, 2011 – 11:00 a.m. Posted February 14, 2011 under General News
- Governor Conditionally Vetoes Civil Service Bill Posted February 3, 2011 under Legislation
- The New Jersey State AFL-CIO Celebrates Black “Labor” History Month Posted February 2, 2011 under General News
- REGISTER TODAY: New Jersey State AFL-CIO Hosting 4th Annual Organizing Institute Posted January 31, 2011 under Organizing
- MUST SEE: Chase Bank Offering Union Members and Family Exclusive Benefits through Union Plus Mortgage Program Posted January 28, 2011 under General News
- Union Members and Elected Officials Rally to Oppose Destruction of Toll Jobs through Privatization Posted January 25, 2011 under General News
- James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act Signed Into Law Posted January 2, 2011 under Legislation
2010
- ATTENTION: FREE Individual Counseling for Wachovia and Wells Fargo Mortgage Customers Posted December 23, 2010 under General News
- Warm Wishes for the Holidays and New Year Posted December 23, 2010 under General News
- Paid Family Leave is Evidence of Labor’s Contribution to New Jersey Workers Posted December 22, 2010 under General News
- Registered Nurses Vote to Join HPAE at Memorial Hospital in Salem County Posted December 17, 2010 under Organizing
- Star-Ledger Editorial Slams DeCroce for Comments on Unemployment Benefits Posted December 16, 2010 under General News
- Hundreds of Union Members Speak Out Against Privatization at Turnpike Commissioners Meeting Posted December 15, 2010 under General News
- USW Rally at Medco Headquarters to Support Fair Work Standards Posted December 8, 2010 under General News
- Help Save NJN – Sign the Petition Today! Posted November 30, 2010 under General News
- Privatizing Toll Collectors Wrong for New Jersey Posted November 30, 2010 under General News
- Academic Study Discredits Privatization Commission Recommendations Posted November 30, 2010 under Legislation
- 6th Rutgers Labor Management Conference to Discuss Collective Bargaining and Failures of Privatization Posted November 23, 2010 under General News
- HAPPY THANKSGIVING: Shop Union to Support Good Union Jobs Posted November 22, 2010 under General News
- CONGRATULATIONS: UAW Dealers Ratify First Contract at Caesars Casino Posted November 18, 2010 under Organizing
- URGENT: Sign the Petition to Preserve Emergency Unemployment Benefits Posted November 15, 2010 under General News
- UAW Reaches Tentative Agreement with Caesars in Atlantic City Posted November 15, 2010 under General News
- Honeywell Demanding Benefit Cuts, Locks Out USW 7-669 Posted November 8, 2010 under General News
- Senator Menendez Supports Program to Promote Grant Opportunities for Unions Posted November 8, 2010 under General News
- American Water Corporation Demanding Significant Concessions Despite Strong Profits Posted November 3, 2010 under General News
- ELECTION RESULTS - November 2, 2010 Posted November 3, 2010 under Elections
- ELECTION DAY - Your Activism Will Make the Difference Posted November 2, 2010 under General News
- ELECTIONS MATTER Posted October 31, 2010 under General News
- Labor Walks Reach Year Highs Posted October 30, 2010 under General News
- Trenton Legislative Action Report Posted October 25, 2010 under Legislation
- John Adler Debate Tomorrow in Cherry Hill Posted October 25, 2010 under General News
- Steve Rothman Debates Challengers Today Posted October 25, 2010 under General News
- Labor Walk Gains are Good, but We Can Do Better Posted October 23, 2010 under Elections
- ARC Tunnel Needs Your Support Posted October 22, 2010 under General News
- ARC Tunnel Rally: We Must Build a Path to Jobs and Future Economic Growth Posted October 19, 2010 under General News
- Rally to Resume ARC Tunnel Construction Posted October 16, 2010 under General News
- Your Efforts Produced 918 Volunteers for Labor Walks this Saturday Posted October 16, 2010 under Elections
- Rally for Frank Pallone at Sunday Debate Posted October 15, 2010 under General News
- Adler + Holt + VOLUNTEERS = Maintaining Democratic Majority Posted October 13, 2010 under General News
- Rally for Rush Holt at Thursday Debate Posted October 11, 2010 under General News
- We Need Your Support at the Adler-Runyan Debate this Monday Night Posted October 9, 2010 under General News
- 728 Volunteers, 25,000 Doors Knocked during Saturday Labor Walks Posted October 9, 2010 under General News
- Calling All Volunteers for Labor Walks and Phone Banks from now until November 2nd Posted October 7, 2010 under General News
- One Nation 10-2-10 Rally Focuses on Bridging Partisan Differences to Create Jobs Posted October 2, 2010 under Elections
- Labor Walks Gain Volunteers across the State, 150+ buses Travel to One Nation Rally Posted October 2, 2010 under Elections
- House Passes James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act Posted September 30, 2010 under Legislation
- TAKE ACTION: Volunteers Needed for Labor Walks Posted September 29, 2010 under General News
- Vote ‘Yes’ on Employee Benefits Ballot Question on November 2, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 under Elections
- Staying Home is Not an Option: Take Action Now Posted September 24, 2010 under General News
- Proposed Liberty Natural Gas Facility is Good for Consumers, Environmentally Sound & Great For Job Creation Posted September 24, 2010 under Legislation
- NJN PRIVITIZATION TASK FORCE HEARINGS CONCLUDE: New Jersey State AFL-CIO Fights to Preserve Jobs & to Protect Our Only Source of “Jersey centric” Public Broadcasting Posted September 24, 2010 under Legislation
- ARC Railway Tunnel Construction Suspension Threatens Jobs Posted September 20, 2010 under General News
- Motts Workers from RWDSU 220 Prevail After 16 Week Strike Posted September 14, 2010 under General News
- Assemblyman Tom Giblin’s Efforts Initiate Cooling-off Period Between ATU 1317 and DeCamp Bus Company Posted September 13, 2010 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Renews Commitment to Health and Safety with Susan Harwood Grant Posted September 13, 2010 under General News
- Support Striking Brothers and Sisters from ATU Local 1317 Posted September 9, 2010 under General News
- How to Request a Seat on a Bus for the One Nation Rally Posted September 8, 2010 under General News
- Happy Labor Day from the New Jersey State AFL-CIO Posted September 3, 2010 under General News
- Labor Gears Up for Massive Jobs Rally in Washington, DC on 10-2-10 Posted September 1, 2010 under General News
- Labor Day 2010: Upcoming Events and Celebrations Posted August 31, 2010 under General News
- UAW Casino Dealers Secure First Contract at Tropicana Posted August 19, 2010 under Organizing
- 14th Annual Labor Candidate School Focuses on Campaign Essentials and Labor’s Core Values Posted August 17, 2010 under Elections
- Are New Jersey Public Workers Overpaid? Posted August 4, 2010 under General News
- Jason O’Donnell from FMBA Local 11 Selected to Fill Assembly Vacancy Posted July 28, 2010 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO and NJ Motorsports Park Support American Red Cross Blood Drive Posted July 23, 2010 under General News
- Unemployment Extension Bill Signed into Law Posted July 22, 2010 under Legislation
- 2.0% Property Tax Cap Signed Into Law Posted July 21, 2010 under Legislation
- U.S. Senate Approves Unemployment Extension, Changes to be Sent Back to House Posted July 21, 2010 under General News
- Landmark Financial Reform Bill Clears Congress Posted July 15, 2010 under Legislation
- State Senate Passes 2.0% Property Tax Cap Posted July 8, 2010 under General News
- SOLIDARITY PREVAILS: After 2.5 Years, Heldrich Workers Secure First Contract Posted June 30, 2010 under Organizing
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Supports Gas Tax to Permanently Fund Transportation Trust Fund Posted June 25, 2010 under Legislation
- REGISTER BELOW: One-Week Summer School Program for Union Women Posted June 23, 2010 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Announces 2010 Endorsements Posted June 16, 2010 under Elections
- Union Members Win Runoff Elections Posted June 16, 2010 under Elections
- Stand with the New Jersey State Building Trades, Send CVS a Message to Build Union Posted June 4, 2010 under General News
- House Passes Jobs Bill Posted May 28, 2010 under General News
- After Clearing House Committee “James Zadroga 9/11 Health & Compensation Act” Slated for Senate Hearings and House Floor Debate Posted May 27, 2010 under Legislation
- HISTORIC RALLY: Draws 35,000+ New Jersey Workers to Protest Gov. Christie Cuts Posted May 22, 2010 under General News
- Save the Date – May 22, 2010 – Rally to Protect NJ’s Families & Communities Posted May 12, 2010 under General News
- 605 Labor Candidate Victories! Posted May 12, 2010 under Elections
- Court Rejects Governor Christie’s Executive Order on Union Political Contributions Posted May 7, 2010 under General News
- Be a Part of the NALC National Food Drive Posted May 3, 2010 under General News
- Join the Rutgers Labor Intern Program – BEGINNING MAY 10TH Posted May 3, 2010 under General News
- LEAP Train-the-Trainer: Providing Strategies to Jump-Start Your Job Search Posted April 29, 2010 under General News
- The New Jersey State AFL-CIO, Star-Ledger, and State Leadership All Agree: Don't Cut Unemployment Benefits Posted April 23, 2010 under Legislation
- Standing Up, Standing Together Posted April 23, 2010 under General News
- School Board Elections Boost Labor Candidate Victories Past 600 Posted April 21, 2010 under Elections
- GOOD JOBS, SAFE JOBS, NOW: Workers Memorial Day 2010 Posted April 20, 2010 under General News
- Workers Memorial Day 2010: Events Schedule Posted April 20, 2010 under General News
- 3rd Annual Organizing Institute: Trains Diverse Group of Union Organizers Posted April 12, 2010 under Organizing
- Few Spots Remain for 3rd Annual Organizing Institute, Register Today Posted March 29, 2010 under General News
- Health Care Reform Corrections Bill Clears House and Senate Posted March 29, 2010 under General News
- NLRB Recess Appointments Mark Major Victory for Organizing Posted March 29, 2010 under Organizing
- Health Care Reform is Not Over Yet Posted March 25, 2010 under General News
- Public Employee Benefit Reduction Bills Signed into Law Posted March 25, 2010 under Legislation
- The Bayonne Bridge Clearance Problem is Soon to Be a Major Impediment to Cargo Vessels Heading to the Ports of New York and New Jersey. Job Loss to Follow if a Solution Isn’t Acted Upon Posted March 25, 2010 under Legislation
- WILD Conference Sees Outstanding Turnout, Gets Rave Reviews Posted March 22, 2010 under General News
- Make Wall Street Pay: Rally for Good Jobs Wednesday, March 24, 2010 Posted March 19, 2010 under General News
- “James Zadroga 9/11 Health & Compensation Act” Released by Congressional Subcommittee Posted March 17, 2010 under General News
- Join President Trumka in Philadelphia to Rally for Good Jobs Posted March 17, 2010 under General News
- UPDATED RALLY SITE: Rally for Good Jobs, Thursday, March 18, 2010 Posted March 15, 2010 under General News
- IMPORTANT: Site Changed for March 18th Jobs Rally Posted March 10, 2010 under General News
- The New Jersey State AFL-CIO Celebrates Women’s History Month Posted March 10, 2010 under General News
- Rally for Good Jobs: Thursday, March 18, 2010 Posted March 9, 2010 under General News
- ORGANIZING VICTORY: The New Jersey State AFL-CIO Congratulates IBEW 827 and 74 Newly Represented Members from Comcast Posted February 26, 2010 under Organizing
- Statement from New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech on Governor Christie’s Plan to Reduce Unemployment Insurance Benefits to Workers Posted February 25, 2010 under Legislation
- Public Employee Benefit Reduction Bills Released from Senate Committee Posted February 18, 2010 under Legislation
- Call the White House Now to Demand Results Posted February 18, 2010 under General News
- The New Jersey State AFL-CIO Celebrates Black History Month Posted February 11, 2010 under General News
- Middlesex CLC and IBEW 456 Turn-Out Impressive Numbers for the Union Blood Drive Posted February 1, 2010 under General News
- Three Pro-labor Bills Signed into Law by Acting Governor Sweeney Posted January 15, 2010 under General News
- Call Congress TODAY to Stop Tax on Workers’ Health Benefits Posted January 13, 2010 under General News
- CONGRATULATIONS to the New Senate President, Steve Sweeney Posted January 12, 2010 under Legislation
- Tax on Workers’ Health Benefits Promises Poor Health Reform for Middle Class Posted January 6, 2010 under General News
2009
- Senate and House Health Care Bills Compared - Updated 12-30-09 Posted December 30, 2009 under General News
- Senate Passes Health Bill by a Vote of 60 to 39 Posted December 24, 2009 under General News
- AFGE Organizing Campaign for Airport Travel Security Officers (TSOs) Posted December 21, 2009 under Organizing
- Seventh Annual WILD Conference, Register Now! Posted December 16, 2009 under General News
- The New Jersey State AFL-CIO joins the New Jersey Workplace Blood Donor Coalition Posted December 4, 2009 under General News
- National Solidarity Week: December 13-19 to Support Travel Security Officers’ (TSOs) Organizing Campaign Posted December 4, 2009 under Organizing
- Senate Surmounts First Procedural Test to Begin Debate on Health Care Reform Posted November 24, 2009 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Congratulates Steve Sweeney on Election to Senate Presidency Posted November 23, 2009 under General News
- 2009 Election Results Posted November 16, 2009 under Elections
- Health Care Bill Passes House, Challenges Await in Senate Posted November 9, 2009 under General News
- Call Your Representative Today Urge Them to Support H.R. 3962 Posted November 5, 2009 under General News
- Labor Campaign Brings Hope of Future Success Posted November 4, 2009 under Elections
- ELECTION DAY Posted November 3, 2009 under General News
- VOTE TOMORROW: Re-Elect Governor Jon Corzine and Help Elect New Jersey State AFL-CIO Endorsed Candidates Posted November 2, 2009 under General News
- RECORD SETTING: 1,865 Volunteers Knock on 65,000 Doors, Producing Largest Labor Walk Turnout in State History Posted October 31, 2009 under General News
- Governor Jon Corzine and AFT President Randi Weingarten to Attend Final Labor Walk Posted October 29, 2009 under General News
- 10 Days Left: Union Members Knock on 50,000 Doors this Saturday Posted October 24, 2009 under General News
- Governor Jon Corzine Announces Schedule for Final Two Labor Walks Posted October 21, 2009 under General News
- 17 Days Until Election Day: Union Members Brave Nor’easter to Deliver Labor’s Message During Statewide Labor Walks Posted October 17, 2009 under General News
- ELECTION ALERT: Join Us for the Final Gubernatorial Pre-Debate Rally Posted October 10, 2009 under General News
- Right on Target: Labor Walks Draw Over 1,200 Union Volunteers Statewide Posted October 10, 2009 under General News
- Vice President Joe Biden’s Speech Embodies the Heart of the New Jersey Labor Movement Posted October 8, 2009 under Elections
- One Month Until the Election: Nearly 1,000 Walkers Knock on 33,000 Doors Posted October 3, 2009 under General News
- Labor Walk Sees Incredible Turnout. Union Members Deliver Pertinent Pre-election Message. Posted September 26, 2009 under General News
- Over 5,000 New Jersey Workers Already Receiving Paid Family Leave Benefits Posted September 24, 2009 under Legislation
- PHENOMENAL LABOR WALK: Over 600 Volunteers; Over 20,000 Doors Knocked On. Labor Stands Ready to Deliver on Election Day Posted September 21, 2009 under General News
- Heldrich Hotel Workers Vote Overwhelmingly for Union Representation with Workers United Posted September 14, 2009 under Organizing
- Let the Buyer be Informed: List of Union-Made Vehicles for 2010 Posted September 10, 2009 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Facebook Page Provides No-Frills Election Updates to General Public Posted September 8, 2009 under Elections
- Wishing All a Happy and Healthy Labor Day Posted September 4, 2009 under General News
- Join Your Union Brothers and Sisters in Commemorating Labor Day 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 under General News
- Christie’s Attacks on Our Unions Revealed at “The Real Chris Christie” Website Posted August 19, 2009 under Elections
- 13th Annual Labor Candidate School Provides Union Members with Cutting Edge Education on Campaign Planning and Execution Posted August 17, 2009 under Elections
- Registered Nurses Win Representation with HPAE/AFT at Newton Hospital Posted August 14, 2009 under Organizing
- "National Health Care Call-In Day": A Resounding Success in New Jersey Posted July 31, 2009 under General News
- 2008 / 2009 Legislative Session Summer Recess Summary Posted July 29, 2009 under Legislation
- Congress Receives Over 50,000 Calls Urging Swift Passage of Health Care Reform Posted July 29, 2009 under General News
- Support UAW Casino Workers Fighting for a Fair Contract Posted July 23, 2009 under General News
- Paid Family Leave Applications Being Accepted as of July 1, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 under General News
- President Obama Joins Organized Labor to Rally for Governor Jon Corzine Posted July 17, 2009 under Elections
- VENUE CHANGE: July 16th Obama Rally moved to PNC Bank Arts Center Posted July 10, 2009 under General News
- An Action Packed Week in the UK for New Jersey’s Union Sisters Posted July 10, 2009 under General News
- AFT Organizes Post-Doctoral Associates at Rutgers Posted July 8, 2009 under Organizing
- Board of Public Utilities (BPU) Prevailing Wage Bill Passes Both Houses Posted June 30, 2009 under Legislation
- Mass Turnout at Health Care Reform Rally Tops 10,000. Delivers Message of Health Care Now, for All Americans Posted June 25, 2009 under General News
- MENENDEZ & LAUTENBERG JOIN AS CO-SPONSORS OF THE 9/11 HEALTH & COMPENSATION ACT Posted June 25, 2009 under Legislation
- New Jersey, New York, and Maryland Congressional Leaders to Attend Health Care Rally Posted June 24, 2009 under General News
- Trade Bill Advances Posted June 23, 2009 under Legislation
- Board of Public Utilities (BPU) Prevailing Wage Bill Advances Posted June 23, 2009 under General News
- HPAE Nurses’ Lockouts at Bayonne and Englewood Reach Resolution Posted June 19, 2009 under General News
- Endorsement Conference Energizes and Unifies New Jersey Labor Movement for 2009 Election Posted June 18, 2009 under Elections
- National Lobby Day for Health Care Reform Posted June 18, 2009 under General News
- Pete Maurer Clinches Close PERS Board Election Victory Posted June 9, 2009 under Elections
- Passaic CLC Reorganization Completed with Great Support from Affiliated Locals Posted June 9, 2009 under General News
- HPAE Nurses LOCKED OUT from Englewood Hospital Posted June 3, 2009 under General News
- Obama Reinforces Timeline for Reform – Supports Public Option Posted June 3, 2009 under General News
- VOTE on Primary Election Day Today! Posted May 28, 2009 under General News
- Board of Public Utilities (BPU) Prevailing Wage Bill Advances Posted May 14, 2009 under Legislation
- 8th Annual Retirees' Legislative Forum Discusses Health Care Reform Posted May 13, 2009 under General News
- Non-Partisan election victories Posted May 13, 2009 under Elections
- Join us for OSHEP public seminars at Rutgers University Posted May 11, 2009 under General News
- You’re Invited: Veterans’ Expo Sponsored by Senator Lautenberg Posted May 1, 2009 under General News
- 9/11 Ground Zero Volunteer, Edwardo Torres asks Congress to “Respond to our Health Needs” Posted May 1, 2009 under General News
- 2009 Organizing Institute Sees Incredible Turnout Posted May 1, 2009 under Organizing
- Join the UAW to Protest Caesars Casino Posted April 30, 2009 under General News
- Rally & March to Save St. Mary’s Hospital Posted April 30, 2009 under General News
- "James Zadroga 9/11 Health & Compensation Act of 2009" Debated by Congressional Subcommittee on Health Posted April 22, 2009 under Legislation
- Board of Education Election Victories Posted April 22, 2009 under Elections
- Press Conference Reflects Need for Health Care Reform Now Posted April 16, 2009 under General News
- Make Your Plans for Workers’ Memorial Day Today Posted April 15, 2009 under General News
- Paid Family Leave Benefits Become Available July 1, 2009 Posted April 14, 2009 under Legislation
- Worker’s Memorial Day: Stand up for a Safe Workplace Posted April 7, 2009 under General News
- Legislation Permitting Casino Workers to Run for Office in Atlantic City Signed into Law Posted March 31, 2009 under Legislation
- “STOP WORK ORDER” LEGISLATION ADVANCES Posted March 23, 2009 under Legislation
- Chemical Security Awareness Training Program Makes Great Strides Posted March 20, 2009 under General News
- SENATE PASSES LEGISLATION TO ALLOW BARGAINING RIGHTS FOR CERTAIN WORKERS AT THE CASINO CONTROL COMMISSION Posted March 18, 2009 under Legislation
- House of Representatives Votes to Defend Davis-Bacon Act Posted March 12, 2009 under Legislation
- Employee Free Choice Act Introduced in Both House and Senate Posted March 11, 2009 under Organizing
- Health Care for America Now (HCAN): A Coalition to Win Health Care Reform Posted March 11, 2009 under General News
- Employee Free Choice Act Could Have Prevented Worker Harassment at Trump Casino Posted February 25, 2009 under Organizing
- Fire Commission Election Victories Posted February 24, 2009 under Elections
- Solidarity Alert Posted February 23, 2009 under General News
- OSHEP Conference draws great numbers, committed activists Posted February 19, 2009 under General News
- Obama Signs Stimulus Bill into Law Posted February 17, 2009 under Legislation
- Inflatable “Rat” Court Case Upheld. Union Members Right to Free Speech Preserved Posted February 6, 2009 under General News
- Why do workers need the Employee Free Choice Act? Posted February 6, 2009 under Organizing
- State Supreme Court Grants Striking Nurses Unemployment Benefits Posted January 29, 2009 under General News
- Employee Free Choice Act Sponsorship Builds Posted January 28, 2009 under General News
- 538th Labor Candidate Victory Posted January 8, 2009 under Elections
- PAID FAMILY LEAVE UPDATE Posted January 1, 2009 under General News
2008
- COMMISSION ISSUES REPORT CALLING FOR MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE Posted December 26, 2008 under General News
- PRESIDENT BUSH ANNOUNCES THE USE OF TARP FUNDS FOR BRIDGE LOANS FOR DOMESTIC AUTOMAKERS Posted December 22, 2008 under Legislation
- 2009 OSHEP CONFERENCE IS HERE! Posted December 22, 2008 under General News
- Labor Candidate Selected to Northfield City Council Posted December 17, 2008 under Elections
- SENATE REPUBLICANS FILLIBUSTER AUTO INDUSTRY BRIDGE LOAN Posted December 12, 2008 under Legislation
- AUTO INDUSTRY BRIDGE LOAN LEGISLATION PASSES HOUSE Posted December 11, 2008 under General News
- SHOP UNION-MADE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Posted December 9, 2008 under General News
- SOLIDARITY ALERT Posted December 3, 2008 under General News
- First Contract for IUOE Local 68 Members at Heldrich Hotel Posted December 3, 2008 under Organizing
- 536th Labor Candidate Victory Posted November 26, 2008 under Elections
- ELECTION UPDATE Posted November 20, 2008 under Elections
- VICTORY 500 Posted November 5, 2008 under Elections
- HISTORIC ELECTION DAY RESULTS! Posted November 4, 2008 under Elections
- RECORD BREAKING NUMBER OF UNION HOUSEHOLDS VISITED THIS WEEKEND! Posted November 3, 2008 under General News
- FINAL FOUR DAYS TO ELECT WORKING FAMILIES' CANDIDATES! Posted October 29, 2008 under General News
- Fourth Consecutive Record-Breaking Weekend of Labor-to-Labor Walks Posted October 27, 2008 under General News
- THIRD RECORD-BREAKING WEEKEND OF LABOR WALKS IN A ROW Posted October 20, 2008 under General News
- ANOTHER RECORD-BREAKING WEEKEND FOR LABOR-TO-LABOR WALKS Posted October 11, 2008 under General News
- 2008 LABOR CANDIDATE ENDORSEMENTS Posted October 9, 2008 under General News
- RECORD BREAKING SATURDAY - OVER A THOUSAND UNION MEMBERS PARTICPATING IN LABOR-TO-LABOR WALKS Posted October 6, 2008 under General News
- SAVE THE DATE! Posted September 30, 2008 under General News
- 700 MEMBERS WALKED DOOR-TO-DOOR ON SATURDAY - VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED! Posted September 29, 2008 under General News
- NEW JERSEY STATE AFL-CIO LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE Posted September 5, 2008 under General News
- Fall LEAP Course Posted September 3, 2008 under General News
- Is New Jersey’s Minimum Wage Too Low? Posted September 2, 2008 under Legislation
- American Labor Museum/ Botto House Raffle Posted September 1, 2008 under General News
- ACTION ALERT FOR WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH Posted August 20, 2008 under General News
- 12TH ANNUAL LABOR CANDIDATES SCHOOL Posted August 18, 2008 under General News
- 150 Heldrich Center Employees Gain a VOICE AT WORK Posted August 4, 2008 under Organizing
- New Jersey Worker Killed in Electrocution Accident Posted July 16, 2008 under General News
- NJ State AFL-CIO ENDORSES OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT Posted June 26, 2008 under General News
- Two New Jersey Workers Killed in Scaffolding Accident Posted June 25, 2008 under General News
- Thousands march to support Atlantic City casino workers Posted June 21, 2008 under General News
- NEW JERSEY STATE AFL-CIO 27TH CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION DELEGATES RE-ELECT PRESIDENT CHARLES WOWKANECH, SECRETARY-TREASURER LAUREL BRENNAN, AND EXECUTIVE BOARD Posted June 11, 2008 under General News
- Northeast Regional Summer School for Union Women Posted May 27, 2008 under General News
- Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office Employees Vote “Yes” on First Contract Posted May 15, 2008 under Organizing
- 499 LABOR CANDIDATE VICTORIES! Posted May 14, 2008 under Elections
- SAVE THE DATE! SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2008 Posted May 13, 2008 under General News
- Paid Family Leave Legislation Signed into Law Posted May 2, 2008 under Legislation
- Atlantic City Mayor Scott Evans Signs Casino Smoking Ban into Law at UAW Union Hall Posted April 30, 2008 under General News
- Congratulations to New IUOE Local 68 Members at Heldrich Hotel in New Brunswick Posted April 28, 2008 under Organizing
- Organizing Institute Graduates in New Jersey Posted April 28, 2008 under Organizing
- 20th ANNUAL NATIONWIDE OBSERVANCE OF WORKERS’ MEMORIAL DAY Posted April 26, 2008 under General News
- ATLANTIC CITY CASINO DEALERS AND SLOT TECHNICIANS DEMAND RIGHT TO NEGOTIATE FAIR CONTRACTS Posted April 17, 2008 under Organizing
- 16 out of 19 Labor Candidates Win! Posted April 16, 2008 under Elections
- School Board Labor Candidate Alert Posted April 14, 2008 under General News
- Congress: Oppose the Colombia Free Trade Agreement! Posted April 10, 2008 under Legislation
- UAW Casino Workers Fight for Right to Organize and Negotiate Fair Union Contracts Posted April 10, 2008 under General News
- SENATE PASSES PAID FAMILY LEAVE LEGISLATION: LEGISLATION IS NOW ON GOVERNOR CORZINE’S DESK Posted April 7, 2008 under Legislation
- An Evening Honoring Atlantic City Mayor Scott Evans Posted April 4, 2008 under General News
- Press Conference in Support of Atlantic City Casino Workers Right to Unionize Posted April 4, 2008 under Organizing
- Statement Regarding U.S. Senate Democratic Primary Endorsement Posted April 4, 2008 under Elections
- SUPPORT ATU LAKELAND BUS LINES EMPLOYEES Posted March 27, 2008 under General News
- Worker Fatality at U.S. Pipe and Foundry Posted March 18, 2008 under General News
- Assembly Passes Paid Family Leave Legislation Posted March 13, 2008 under General News
- Assembly Appropriations Committee Approves Paid Family Leave Bill Posted March 10, 2008 under Legislation
- Statement By President Charles Wowkanech On The $35 Billion Award To Manufacture U.S. Air Force Tanker Fleet On Foreign Soil Posted March 7, 2008 under General News
- SENATE PASSES PAID FAMILY LEAVE LEGISLATION Posted March 3, 2008 under Legislation
- ASSEMBLY LABOR COMMITTEE APPROVES PAID FAMILY LEAVE BILL Posted February 28, 2008 under Legislation
- Star Ledger Op-Ed: A Way to Support Family Values Posted February 28, 2008 under General News
- 2008 OSHEP Conference Posted February 22, 2008 under General News
- URA-AFT President Responds to Washington Post Opinion Piece on the Employee Free Choice Act Posted February 8, 2008 under Organizing
- PAID FAMILY LEAVE LEGISLATION APPROVED BY THE SENATE BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE Posted January 28, 2008 under Legislation
- AFL-CIO Organizing Institute in New Jersey Posted January 25, 2008 under Organizing
- Stronger OSHA, Unions Promote Safer Workplace Posted January 15, 2008 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Stands with Senator Frank R. Lautenberg to Announce New Chemical Security Protections for New Jersey Posted January 10, 2008 under General News
- Governor Corzine Includes Family Leave Insurance in State of the State Speech; Senate President Codey and Speaker Roberts Announce Joint “New Years Resolution” 2008 Agenda: Includes Paid Family Leave Posted January 9, 2008 under Legislation
- 2007 Legislative Summary Posted January 9, 2008 under Legislation
- Minimum Wage Advisory Commission Issues Report to the Legislature Posted January 9, 2008 under Legislation
- REFLECTIONS - 2007 Posted January 4, 2008 under General News
2007
- Happy Holidays to All Posted December 21, 2007 under General News
- TAKE ACTION - Two Workers killed at North East Linen Posted December 20, 2007 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO and Coalition Partners Rally In Support Of Workers' Rights At Newark Airport Posted December 12, 2007 under Organizing
- Candlelight Vigil for Change Posted December 12, 2007 under General News
- Join The NJ State AFL-CIO And Coalition Partners For A Human Rights Day Rally Posted December 7, 2007 under General News
- Cherry Hill Public School District Votes to Join OPEIU Posted December 7, 2007 under Organizing
- Congratulations to Scott Evans! Posted November 26, 2007 under General News
- Urge Legislators to Support Paid Family Leave Posted November 13, 2007 under Legislation
- South Jersey Healthcare Nurses Reach Agreement! Posted November 9, 2007 under General News
- Congratulations Senator Sweeney on your Selection as Senate Majority Leader! Posted November 8, 2007 under General News
- Thank You for Another Banner Year! Posted November 8, 2007 under General News
- In New Jersey, We're Always On! Posted November 7, 2007 under Elections
- ELECTION DAY! VOTE! Posted November 6, 2007 under General News
- Senator Ellen Karcher Rally! Posted November 1, 2007 under Elections
- Tropicana Slot Techs Say Union! Posted October 23, 2007 under Organizing
- Statement by New Jersey AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech On New Jersey Republicans’ Votes Against Health Care for Children Posted October 14, 2007 under Legislation
- Phone Banks Make a Difference! Posted October 12, 2007 under General News
- Rally to Protect Children's Health Care Posted October 10, 2007 under General News
- Susan Schurman Appointed Acting Dean of Rutgers University College Community Posted September 27, 2007 under General News
- NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED Posted September 21, 2007 under General News
- OSHEP Advisory Board Convenes Posted September 20, 2007 under General News
- Paid Family Leave Legislation Advances Posted September 12, 2007 under General News
- Labor Movement Calls on Bush Administration to Honor Commitment to 9/11 Workers Posted September 10, 2007 under General News
- Tropicana Workers Deal a Winning Hand Posted August 30, 2007 under Organizing
- Slot Techs Vote Posted August 24, 2007 under Organizing
- Labor Represented on Governor's Panel Posted August 6, 2007 under General News
- 11th Annual Labor Candidate's School a Success Posted August 5, 2007 under Elections
- IBEW 1158 on Strike Against Pella Windows & Doors Posted July 30, 2007 under Organizing
- Thank You Governor Corzine for Supporting Paid Family Leave Posted July 28, 2007 under Legislation
- WARN Act Reform Legislation on the Governor’s Desk Posted July 27, 2007 under Legislation
- Labor Campaign Kick-Off Posted July 23, 2007 under Elections
- Federal Minimum Wage Increase Posted July 23, 2007 under General News
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Offers Endorsements in 2007 Legislative Contests Posted June 13, 2007 under Elections
- Oppose Fast Track Trade Agreement Reauthorization Posted May 23, 2007 under Legislation
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO Hosts Senator Barack Obama Posted May 14, 2007 under Elections
- Legislation Closing Prevailing Wage Loopholes Signed into Law Posted April 26, 2007 under Legislation
- Boycott Alert Posted April 4, 2007 under Organizing
- Majority of Workers at Trump Call For Union Representation Posted March 24, 2007 under Organizing
- Fighting for RESPECT Posted March 23, 2007 under Legislation
- CASINO DEALERS AT CAESARS VOTE OVERWHELMINGLY TO JOIN UAW Posted March 17, 2007 under Organizing