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New Jersey State AFL-CIO COVID-19 Update for April 3
Posted OnApril 3, 2020 byApril 3, 2020 https://njaflcio.org/breakingnews/ As union sisters and brothers work on the front lines of every labor sector, battling the global pandemic in New Jersey and across America, the New…Read More
President Wowkanech to discuss COVID-19 relief during Facebook Live session
Posted OnApril 1, 2020 byNew Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech will join U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross, D-1st District, and New Jersey Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo on Thursday morning, April 2, 2020, at 11:30…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO mourns the passing of BCTGM President David Durkee
Posted OnApril 1, 2020 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO was saddened to learn of the passing of Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union President David B. Durkee, who died March 30…Read More
Donate PPE to help your brothers and sisters on the front lines
Posted OnApril 1, 2020 byThe State Troopers Fraternal Association and the Health Professionals and Allied Employees – more than 15,000 union brothers and sisters serving as the “tip of the spear” in the war…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO COVID-19 Update for March 31
Posted OnMarch 31, 2020 byMarch 31, 2020 https://njaflcio.org/breakingnews/ As union sisters and brothers work on the front lines of every labor sector, battling the global pandemic in New Jersey and across America, the New…Read More
Profile: Alice Paul
Posted OnMarch 31, 2020 byIn partnership with the national AFL-CIO and historical societies, the New Jersey State AFL-CIO honors women who have made a significant impact in the labor, suffrage and women’s rights movements….Read More
NJ AFL-CIO praises House for passing CARES stimulus bill that helps New Jersey working families
Posted OnMarch 27, 2020 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO thanks the 12 members of the New Jersey delegation and the entire House of Representatives for passing the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act…Read More
Relief for workers and families affected by the coronavirus: A useful guide
Posted OnMarch 27, 2020 byInformation courtesy of the Office of Rep. Donald Norcross, D-1st District Unemployment Benefit Improvements Benefits are retroactive to Jan. 27, 2020, for coronavirus-related separations. An additional $600 per week payment…Read More
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…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…Read More