Each year, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who serves as an example to us all of what can be achieved through solidarity. A pioneer of social reform and equality, Dr. King understood the importance of fostering unity between the civil rights movement and…Read More

The Public Employee Retirement System (PERS), of which you are a member, is having an election for its Board of Trustees. John Wisniewski has been endorsed by your union for this election and we hope you can take a moment to help us get him elected. John is a member of CWA Local 1032, a 13-year shop steward…Read More

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Today, the President of the New Jersey State AFL-CIO, Charles Wowkanech, stood in solidarity with our union brothers and sisters in JNESO, Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR) and AFSCME 1199J, as they rallied to save Hoboken University Medical Center and Christ Hospital in Jersey City. Both of these locations are in danger of closing, jeopardizing…Read More

Today the officers of the New Jersey State AFL-CIO, President Charles Wowkanech and Secretary Treasurer Laurel Brennan, walked in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in the ILA, who are currently striking, as they fight for a fair and just contract with the ocean carriers represented by the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX.) Instrumental in maintaining the…Read More

We’re making a difference one text message at a time There’s just 34 days left until Election Day, and at the New Jersey State AFL-CIO, the effort to mobilize voters is already well underway, with the help of our CLC presidents and rank and file volunteers. Between now and November 5, the important work of…Read More

At the New Jersey State AFL-CIO, we stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in the International Longshoreman’s Association, who are currently on strike. Each of the 45,000 members that comprise ILA deserve a fair and just contract with fair wages. Longshoremen play a vital role in our economy, as three-fifths of the nation’s…Read More

The New Jersey State AFL-CIO is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of esteemed New Jersey labor leader, Thomas J. Manning, who passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024. Tom was recognized by his members and peers for his many years of experience and dedication to improving conditions for New Jersey’s workers. Throughout his career, he…Read More

By New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech Labor Day is a day to be with friends and family, but also to remember and reflect on the strength and determination of working families who have made the rights we enjoy today possible. This Labor Day there’s much to celebrate. Solidarity with co-workers in a union makes…Read More