Legislative Affairs
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 his three years of pro-labor accomplishments that include the steadily increasing minimum wage, earned sick leave, expanded paid family leave, and a host of emergency…Read More
Labor Candidates serving working families through elected offices
Posted OnJanuary 11, 2021 byPleasantville City Mayor Judy Ward was sworn in by Superior Court Judge Susan Maven on Jan. 1, 2021. She was joined by her husband, Wick; sons Terence and Jeren; and grandchildren Kyla, Terence Jr. and Tyson. 2021 oath-taking follows victories in November, long service to families For some Labor Candidates, 2020 was a year of…Read More
NJ AFL-CIO cheers increase in minimum wage to $12
Posted OnJanuary 1, 2021 byThe New Year brings with it a $1-an-hour increase for low-income workers, as New Jersey law today increases the state’s minimum wage to $12. The New Jersey State AFL-CIO again recognizes the efforts of Gov. Phil Murphy and the state Legislature for passing the “road to a $15 minimum wage” law in 2019. “Our Labor…Read More
Legislative Update: Marijuana, UI, Data on COVID, Anti-Subcontracting
Posted OnDecember 18, 2020 byDecember 18, 2020 Marijuana Legalization and Criminal Justice Reform Advance to Governor Murphy’s Desk. The Legislation Includes Strong Pro-Labor Provisions. Legislation Extending Unemployment Benefits & Requiring Health Care Facilities to Report COVID-19 Data to Protect Health Care Workers Passes Both Houses Anti-Subcontracting in Higher Education Facilities Passes Senate The State Legislature had a busy day…Read More
NJ AFL-CIO supports New Jersey Economic Recovery Act
Posted OnDecember 18, 2020 byThe New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020 is a strong piece of legislation that sets up programs to revive the state’s economy, create jobs and enhance economic development. The bill — A-4 (Pintor Marin / Coughlin) and S-3295 (Ruiz / Sarlo) — also contains several pro-labor provisions designed to ensure workers are paid fairly….Read More
Take Action Immediately! Ask Assembly to pass bills to support frontline workers fighting COVID
Posted OnDecember 16, 2020 byCOVID has had a major negative health impact on essential workers and their families. Two bills in the Assembly — A-3998 and A-4129 — would help us protect them as the virus continues to surge in our state. A-3998 (Murphy / Giblin / Verrelli) would provide a COLA increase annually from workers compensation to the…Read More
Today at the State House: COVID survivor COLA, UI extension advance
Posted OnDecember 14, 2020 byDecember 14, 2020 Legislative Update • Workers Comp. Benefit Increase for Dependents of Essential Workers Who Died of COVID Released from Committee • Unemployment Benefit Extension Also Released from Committee Today, the Assembly Labor Committee released legislation supported by the New Jersey State AFL-CIO and several affiliated unions. We thank Assembly Labor Committee Chairman Joe Egan for…Read More
This Week at the State House: Legislative Update
Posted OnDecember 10, 2020 byDecember 10, 2020 • New Jersey State AFL-CIO Opposes Punitive COVID Reporting Requirements for Health Care Workers • Workers Comp. Benefit Increase for Dependents of Essential Workers that Died of COVID Posted for Committee Vote • Higher Education Anti-Subcontracting Legislation Advances in Senate As the Legislature heads into the last week prior to the holiday…Read More
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 enhances the accidental death benefit of the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (PFRS) for a member’s surviving spouse. Dominick Marino, the late past-president of the…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 even before a winner for the White House can finally be declared, it’s clear that the untiring, vigorous efforts of our Labor Movement got Joseph…Read More