Legislative Affairs
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
Kim advocates for local workers, construction jobs in New Jersey
Posted OnMarch 4, 2020 byFrom the office of Rep. Andy Kim, D-3rd District, March 4, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Andy Kim, D-3rd District, received a commitment from Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett to find ways to increase information for local businesses and workers so they can take advantage of economic opportunities at and around Joint…Read More
Governor’s surgery successful; NJ AFL-CIO wishes him speedy recovery
Posted OnMarch 4, 2020 byFrom the Office of the New Jersey Governor, March 4, 2020 Acting Gov. Sheila Y. Oliver announced: “Earlier today, Governor Murphy underwent a successful surgery to remove a tumor on his kidney. He is currently resting at a hospital in New York City.” The New Jersey State AFL-CIO sends Gov. Phil Murphy get-well wishes and…Read More
Please act now! Ask your senator to vote against the ban on shopping bags
Posted OnMarch 3, 2020 byIt’s make-or-break for the New Jersey Senate to save paper bag manufacturing jobs in the state. S-864 is coming up for a vote in the full Senate, Thursday, March 5, and it’s critical that it is defeated. Why? This bill, if enacted, will ban paper shopping bags, plastic bags, plastic-foam containers and single-use straws, even…Read More
Governor announces guidelines for Equal Pay Act compliance
Posted OnMarch 2, 2020 byGuidelines further educate employees and employers on protections of Equal Pay Act From the Office of Gov. Philip D. Murphy, March 2, 2020 TRENTON — Gov. Phil Murphy today announced guidelines from the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights to facilitate compliance and educate the public about the Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act. Murphy…Read More