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Murphy cheered by union members at rally before TV debate
Posted OnSeptember 28, 2021 by[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”55″ display=”slideshow”] Hundreds of union brothers and sisters were absolutely electric in their enthusiasm as they rallied in support of pro-worker Gov. Phil Murphy ahead of his gubernatorial debate on Tuesday, September 28. Their cheers hailed him as the right choice in this year’s election. “No governor in recent history has done more for…Read More
Murphy, labor-endorsed candidates get a boost from union volunteers
Posted OnSeptember 25, 2021 byGov. Phil Murphy is the labor movement’s pro-worker choice for re-election, and voting is already underway in New Jersey. That’s why hundreds of union volunteers walked from Central Labor Councils all over the state on Saturday, September 25, to educate their brothers and sisters about the New Jersey State AFL-CIO’s endorsed candidates. The labor walk…Read More
Union volunteers walk to support Murphy, other NJ AFL-CIO-endorsed candidates as Vote-by-Mail starts
Posted OnSeptember 18, 2021 byHundreds of union volunteers walked from Central Labor Councils in the state on Saturday, September 18, to educate other brothers and sisters about the labor movement’s endorsed candidates in this year’s election. Labor’s message explaining why union members should vote for Gov. Phil Murphy, Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, candidates for the state Legislature and some…Read More
NJ AFL-CIO and Monmouth/Ocean CLC kick off Labor Walks for 2021 election
Posted OnSeptember 13, 2021 byLabor Candidates garnered the support of brothers and sisters from New Jersey State AFL-CIO-affiliated unions in all sectors of labor on Saturday, September 11. Men and women from the Eastern Atlantic Regional Council of Carpenters, CWA, IBEW, Teamsters, UA and other unions dedicated their morning to get out the word about pro-labor candidates in…Read More
NJ AFL-CIO, lawmakers join AFSCME members in rally for contract
Posted OnAugust 26, 2021 by[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”49″ display=”pro_imagebrowser”]Labor leaders and rank-and file members from the New Jersey State AFL-CIO and its affiliated unions, pro-labor state legislators and AFSCME New Jersey Council 63 members staged a picket line and rally outside SERV headquarters in Ewing on Thursday, August 26, 2021, to protest lack of progress in contract negotiations. AFSCME, representing…Read More
Gallery: 25th Annual Labor Candidates School
Posted OnAugust 17, 2021 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO is proud to dedicate the 25th Annual Labor Candidates School in honor of AFL-CIO President Richard L. Trumka, our leader and friend who dedicated his life to improving the lives and working conditions of every American. President Trumka was an enthusiastic supporter of the New Jersey State AFL-CIO Labor Candidates…Read More
Labor Candidates School graduates are primed for election success
Posted OnAugust 15, 2021 byAfter a weekend of exciting, interesting and engaging classes and workshops, some 30 New Jersey union brothers and sisters are better prepared to succeed as candidates for elected office, thanks to the New Jersey State AFL-CIO’s 25th Annual Labor Candidates School. The two-day school was dedicated to the memory of AFL-CIO President Richard L. Trumka,…Read More
Labor Candidates School focuses on People Power
Posted OnAugust 15, 2021 byThe power of people – an enthusiastic group of them – is a key to successful campaigns for office and for continuing success after Election Day, the union brothers and sisters participating in the 25th Annual Labor Candidates School learned during the school’s second day on Sunday, August 15, 2021. IBEW 269 Assistant Business Manager/President…Read More
Labor Candidates School participants learn 21st century digital strategies
Posted OnAugust 15, 2021 byWith social media and mobile platforms the primary communications tools of our modern day, participants in the New Jersey State AFL-CIO’s 25th Annual Labor Candidates School learned how to leverage them for successful political campaigns during the school’s second day. After a warm welcome on Sunday, August 15, 2021, by Middlesex/Somerset Central Labor Council President…Read More
Labor Candidates School participants learn to speak … and listen
Posted OnAugust 14, 2021 byParticipants in the New Jersey State AFL-CIO’s 25th Annual Labor Candidates School concluded their first day on Saturday, August 14, 2021, with a greater sense of how to connect with voters and how to listen and adapt. The participants, representing and supported by their unions in every sector of labor, were instructed and mentored by…Read More