Legislative Affairs
Today at the State House: Police and Fire death benefit passes; ‘Buy American’ advances
Posted OnNovember 16, 2020 byDeath benefit enhancement for firefighters and police remembers Dominick Marino The Senate and Assembly on Monday, Nov. 16, both passed S-487 (Sacco / Stack) and A-2317 (Jimenez / Mejia), which…Read More
NJ Labor Movement makes the difference again
Posted OnNovember 6, 2020 byThough many votes are still being counted, we have much to be proud of in Election 2020. The New Jersey Labor Movement led the charge in saving America’s democracy. And…Read More
Election 2020 is final when every vote is counted
Posted OnNovember 4, 2020 byNJ AFL-CIO congratulates Congressman Pascrell on chairmanship
Posted OnSeptember 23, 2020 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO congratulates Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-9th District, on his appointment as the chair of the Oversight Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee. Pascrell,…Read More
NJ AFL-CIO praises Norcross for introducing Apprenticeship Act
Posted OnSeptember 21, 2020 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO thanks and commends our IBEW brother, U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross of the 1st Congressional District, for drafting, sponsoring and introducing the National Apprenticeship Act of…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech thanks Gov. Phil Murphy for signing into law Workers’ Compensation Reform for Essential Workers who Contracted COVID-19
Posted OnSeptember 14, 2020 byMonday, September 14, 2020 “Governor Murphy has done a very good job in handling the pandemic in New Jersey under very difficult circumstances, said Charles Wowkanech, President of the New…Read More
Video: Gov. Phil Murphy on why Election 2020 is critical for working families
Posted OnSeptember 11, 2020 byThank you to Gov. Phil Murphy for sharing his time and insights in this valuable explainer about Election 2020 in New Jersey.Read More
Concerned About Voting by Mail?
Posted OnSeptember 9, 2020 byNew Law Establishes System to Ensure Your Vote is Counted & Enables You to Track Your Mail-in Ballot Online Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed legislation (A-4276) to “cure” any doubts…Read More
NJ AFL-CIO praises Murphy, Asaro-Angelo for seeking additional unemployment benefits
Posted OnAugust 26, 2020 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO thanks Gov. Phil Murphy and state Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo for supporting laid-off workers by applying for expanded federal unemployment benefits. President Trump created the…Read More
Ciattarelli Wrong to Recommend Return to Failed Past Pension Policies
Posted OnAugust 25, 2020 byStatement from New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Wowkanech “Governor Murphy understands that in order to get out of our pension hole, you need to stop digging,” said New Jersey State…Read More