Legislative Affairs
Today at the State House: Legislative Update
Posted OnFebruary 24, 2021 by— Workers Comp Benefit Increase for Dependents of Essential Workers Who Died of COVID Released from Committee and Posted for Assembly Floor Vote — Higher Education Anti-Subcontracting Bill Released from…Read More
Murphy’s proposed budget benefits New Jersey’s taxpaying working families
Posted OnFebruary 23, 2021 byWith the programs he prioritized in his 2022 State Budget Address, Gov. Phil Murphy is putting the well-being of New Jersey’s working families first and foremost. “By emphasizing tax fairness…Read More
NJ AFL-CIO recalls COVID victims
Posted OnFebruary 22, 2021 byState Labor federation thanks NJ elected officials for leadership Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, New Jersey’s essential workers have labored on the front lines of health care, police and fire, transportation…Read More
NJ AFL-CIO thanks senators, House members for co-sponsoring PRO Act
Posted OnFebruary 10, 2021 byMembers of the New Jersey delegation to Congress, with one exception, showed leadership and ongoing support for working families when they signed aboard as original co-sponsors of the Protecting the…Read More
NJ AFL-CIO commends our delegation for attaining prestigious positions
Posted OnFebruary 9, 2021 byGarden State working families have a greater voice in Washington since the 117th Congress convened, with the members of the New Jersey congressional delegation gaining or maintaining key leadership roles…Read More
Take Action: Ask NJ delegation in Congress to pass the PRO Act
Posted OnFebruary 4, 2021 byPlease write our New Jersey elected officials in our Congressional delegation and ask them to pass the Protecting the Right to Organize Act now. All New Jersey members of the…Read More
Assembly committees advance Buy American, Prevailing Wage bills
Posted OnJanuary 25, 2021 byToday at the State House On the same day that President Joe Biden was due to sign a “Made in America” executive order, the New Jersey State Assembly State and…Read More
Weinberg’s passionate advocacy for working families is her legacy
Posted OnJanuary 14, 2021 byState Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg, center, with New Jersey State AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Laurel Brennan and New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech. After a three-decade legislative career that…Read More
National AFL-CIO unveils Workers First Agenda for 2021
Posted OnJanuary 13, 2021 byNational AFL-CIO President Richard L. Trumka has introduced the Workers First Agenda to fight back against COVID-19 and build an economy that puts more power and prosperity into the hands of…Read More
Murphy’s plans for 2021 put working families first
Posted OnJanuary 12, 2021 byIn his State of the State Address, Gov. Phil Murphy laid out a road map of active support for New Jersey’s working families. His plans for 2021 will add to…Read More