Legislative Affairs
Today at the State House
Posted OnMarch 25, 2021 by“Buy American,” Project Labor Agreements and Healthy Terminals Act Pass the Assembly The New Jersey State AFL-CIO thanks Speaker Craig Coughlin (D-19) for posting three pro-labor bills today and thanks all the legislators who voted in favor of these pieces of legislation. All three bill have already passed the State Senate and are now on…Read More
NJ AFL-CIO congratulates Union Brother Marty Walsh on his confirmation as Labor secretary
Posted OnMarch 22, 2021 byThe 1 million members of the New Jersey labor movement are thrilled to congratulate our Union Brother Marty Walsh on his confirmation as secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Senate voted 68-29 on March 22, 2021. “Our Brother Marty Walsh – a second-generation dues-paying member of LIUNA – is a man who knows…Read More
Solidarity Alert! Support Teamsters GOTV!
Posted OnMarch 22, 2021 byOur brothers and sisters are Getting Out the Union Vote! Drivers at Shred-it in Lawrenceville have filed for an election to be represented by Teamsters Local 469. Management at Shred-it is using all the usual tricks to pressure the workers to vote no on the Union. But these drivers and helpers are ready to VOTE YES…Read More
President Biden signs the American Rescue Plan to aid all families
Posted OnMarch 11, 2021 byMarch 11, 2021 President Joe Biden has wasted no time in signing the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan into law, affixing his signature to the historic COVID relief and economic stimulus package a day ahead of schedule. “The New Jersey State AFL-CIO is grateful to our president for his leadership in bringing this much-needed assistance…Read More
Norcross reappointed as assistant majority whip in House
Posted OnMarch 9, 2021 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO congratulates our IBEW Brother, Rep. Donald Norcross, D-1st District, on his reappointment as an assistant majority whip in the House of Representatives, and wishes him continued success in this important and prestigious position. As an assistant whip, Brother Norcross advises his colleagues about bills before Congress and works to build…Read More
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 Assembly Labor Committee A-3998 (Murphy / Giblin / Verrelli) was released from the Assembly Appropriations Committee today by a vote of 7-2. Voting in favor were Assembly…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 and investment in education and infrastructure in this budget proposal, Governor Murphy clearly aims to lighten the burden on hard-hit families while helping to bring…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 and shipping, construction, retail and service work – every sector of labor. They cared for the dying who were separated from their loved ones, kept…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 Right to Organize Act – the PRO Act. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-2nd District, chose not to co-sponsor this long-overdue pro-labor bill. Once the PRO…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 on important and influential committees. The New Jersey State AFL-CIO commends our senators and representatives for their distinguished record of pro-labor legislation and constituent service,…Read More