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

Please review the AFL-CIO’s press release below: Last Night, following Vice President Kamala Harris’s acceptance of the Democratic Party nomination for President of the United States, AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler released the following statement: One word defined the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC): union. From the union labor that made this event possible to the…Read More

The New Jersey State AFL-CIO is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of New Jersey Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr., CD-9,  a true ally to working families in New Jersey. Throughout his many years in public service as a mayor, assemblyman, and congressman, Congressman Pascrell touched the lives of countless workers from all sectors of the labor movement. With…Read More

The 19th Amendment: We Fought for it. Vote.  To All Affiliates, On August 18, 1920, American women celebrated a monumental victory forged from a decades long uphill battle of protest and lobbying. At the forefront of this fight was Alice Paul, a New Jersey suffragette and political strategist, who dedicated her life to securing equality…Read More

This weekend, our labor candidates, representing every sector of the labor movement from all corners of the state, came together to attend the 28th Annual Joseph V. Egan Labor Candidates School. Named after Joseph V. Egan for his many years of service as an extraordinary leader of the labor movement, the 28th Annual Joseph V….Read More

At the New Jersey State AFL-CIO we are proud to stand strong in solidarity with the AFL-CIO’s support of Vice President Kamala Harris’ selection of Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. Please review the AFL-CIO’s press release below: AFL-CIO Strongly Supports Tim Walz for Vice President (Washington, D.C., Aug. 6, 2024)—Today, following Vice President Kamala Harris’ selection…Read More

At the New Jersey State AFL-CIO, we wish to express our full support for the performers union SAG-AFTRA in its strike against some of the largest video game companies in the industry. With its element of interactivity, video games can be among the most engaging storytelling mediums, and those who breathe life into the onscreen characters are…Read More

Following President Biden’s historic decision on Sunday to graciously put his country first, he endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President in the 2024 race. After much careful consideration, the AFL-CIO Executive Council, which represents 60 unions and 12.5 million workers, voted yesterday to endorse Harris for President in the 2024 Election. At the New…Read More

President Biden’s legacy as the most pro-labor president in history serves as an example to all of what it means to be a true advocate and defender of the rights of working people. Throughout his term, President Biden demonstrated his commitment to seeing the labor movement flourish under his leadership. During his time in office, the…Read More