Legislative Affairs
New Jersey State AFL-CIO thanks Senate for coronavirus bill, urges House to pass it and President to sign it quickly
Posted OnMarch 26, 2020 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO commends and thanks U.S. Sens. Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, both D-N.J., and the Senate as a whole for passing the $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package, which is a lifeline to New Jersey’s working men and women. The bill passed the Senate late Wednesday, March 25, by a 96-0 vote,…Read More
Take Action! Ask your House representative to vote for the coronavirus stimulus
Posted OnMarch 26, 2020 byThe U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote Friday, March 27, on the $2.2 trillion package of labor-friendly bills designed to help working families and restart the economy. The Senate passed the package 96-0. The New Jersey State AFL-CIO supports this legislation, which improves unemployment insurance benefits and sends money directly to the families…Read More
House Democrats lead Families First agenda to confront coronavirus crisis
Posted OnMarch 19, 2020 byTalking Points from Congress From the Office of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, March 19, 2020, at 12:06:21 PM EDT The American people need and deserve a coordinated, fully-funded, whole-of-government response to keep them and their loved ones safe from the coronavirus epidemic. Since Day One of this crisis, House Democrats have been hard at work…Read More
State Senate passes emergency package of coronavirus legislation
Posted OnMarch 19, 2020 byTODAY IN THE STATE HOUSE, MARCH 19, 2020 Today the State Senate passed over two dozen bills to assist residents, workers and businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. Of particular interest to the New Jersey State AFL-CIO and its members are bills assisting workers. The below coronavirus-related bills, which have passed the Assembly, passed the Senate…Read More
Child Care Subsidy Program revised in response to spread of COVID-19
Posted OnMarch 18, 2020 byFrom the New Jersey Governor’s Office, Wednesday, March 18, 2020 TRENTON – Today, Gov. Phil Murphy and Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson announced new amendments and resources for the New Jersey’s Child Care Subsidy Program. The modifications to the subsidy program will implement temporary flexible enrollment policies and robust payment policy amendments to support New…Read More
State AFL-CIO thanks House delegation for voting for Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Posted OnMarch 16, 2020 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO thanks and congratulates all members of New Jersey’s delegation to the House of Representatives for swift and decisive passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Families First, a bipartisan bill, is a bolder step beyond the $8.3 billion emergency coronavirus spending package that became law on March 6. The…Read More
Coronavirus update from New Jersey State AFL-CIO
Posted OnMarch 12, 2020 byWith New Jersey in a state of emergency and a health emergency because of the COVID-19 coronavirus, and with Gov. Phil Murphy stating that all gatherings of 250 people or more should be canceled, the New Jersey State AFL-CIO is gathering important facts and useful links to help working families get through this crisis. Click…Read More
Gov. Phil Murphy recommends cancellation of all public gatherings of more than 250 individuals
Posted OnMarch 12, 2020 byFrom the Office of the Governor 03/12/2020 TRENTON – New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy today released the following statement: “Today, based on guidance we have received from the commissioner of Health, we are recommending the cancellation of all public gatherings throughout New Jersey of more than 250 individuals, including concerts, sporting events and parades. These…Read More
Governor declares state of emergency amid COVID-19
Posted OnMarch 10, 2020 byNews from the Office of Gov. Phil Murphy, Monday, Feb. 9, 2020 Public health emergency to strengthen state preparedness to contain the spread of novel coronavirus TRENTON – As part of the state’s coordinated response to address the novel coronavirus outbreak, Gov. Phil Murphy today declared a state of emergency and a public health emergency,…Read More
Norcross joins Speaker Pelosi in calling for investments in school infrastructure
Posted OnMarch 4, 2020 byFrom the office of Rep. Donald Norcross, March 4, 2020 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross, D-1st District, joined Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Chairman Bobby Scott, D-Virginia, Rep. Jahana Hayes of Connecticut, American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten and National Education Association President Lily Eskelsen Garcia to address the need to pass the Rebuild America’s…Read More