May 15, 2008
Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office Employees Vote “Yes” on First Contract
Sixty-two workers employed by the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office voted to join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). On May 12, 2008, their fist contract was ratified. Even after a successful election, when workers have made their desire for representation clear, employers often still refuse to recognize workers' rights and fail to bargain and reach a fair first contract. The IAM members’ first contract is major victory and will go far toward protecting and improving the work lives of these 62 workers. The New Jersey State AFL-CIO is proud to welcome all of our new brothers and sisters to our union family and thanks all of our affiliates and members, elected officials and community leaders who have supported these workers' in their efforts to win their voice at work.April 28, 2008
Congratulations to New IUOE Local 68 Members at Heldrich Hotel in New Brunswick
The union voice continued to grow stronger this Friday, as workers in the Maintenance Department of the Heldrich Hotel and Conference Center, in New Brunswick, NJ, gained a voice on the job through card-check recognition. By a unanimous vote, the workers, who are employed by Benchmark Hospitality International, formed a union with the Operating Engineers Local 68. We proudly welcome these workers to our labor family!