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26th Annual Labor Candidates School Provides Union Member Political Candidates with the Skills to Win
Posted OnAugust 14, 2022 byOver the weekend, the New Jersey State AFL-CIO hosted its 26th annual Labor Candidates School featuring a graduating class of 24 union members running for office as first-time candidates. Additionally,…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO Hails Passage of Bill to Expand Benefits to Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits
Posted OnAugust 4, 2022 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO today hailed the US Senate for passing legislation, known as the PACT Act, designed to expand medical benefits for veterans exposed to toxic “burn pits.” Burn pits…Read More
FY2023 Budget Invests in Tax Relief, Pensions, Infrastructure, and the Future
Posted OnJune 30, 2022 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO supports the FY2023 state budget package for its commitment to help working families struggling with inflation and economic uncertainty, while making crucial investments in building…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO Announces 2022 Endorsements For U.S. House and Labor Candidates for Elected Offices Throughout the State
Posted OnJune 22, 2022 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 22, 2022 CONTACT: Charles Wowkanech President (609) 989-8730 PRESS RELEASE New Jersey State AFL-CIO Announces 2022 Endorsements For U.S. House and Labor Candidates for Elected…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO Supports UNITE HERE! Local 54 in Strike for Higher Wages
Posted OnJune 16, 2022 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO supports the workers of UNITE HERE! Local 54, who voted today to allow its negotiating committee to authorize strikes against their casino employers. The hospitality workers of Local…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO Testifies Before Assembly Committee in Support of on the Health and Wellbeing of Warehouse Workers at Amazon, Supports Bills in Assembly Labor Committee
Posted OnMay 23, 2022 byOn Thursday, May 19th, the New Jersey State AFL-CIO and Lawrence Ben of RWDSU testified before the Assembly Community Development & Affairs Committee on the health and wellbeing of warehouse…Read More
Solidarity Alert: Support Nurses and Techs of JNESO in Fight for Fair Contract with St. Michael’s Medical Center
Posted OnMay 23, 2022 byThe nurses and techs of JNESO at St. Michael’s Medical Center treated patients during the darkest days of the pandemic, and they continue to heal the sick and save lives…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO Celebrates Municipal Non-Partisan Election Victories in Bayonne, Irvington, and Long Branch
Posted OnMay 11, 2022 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO hailed the success of labor-backed candidates in municipal non-partisan elections held in Bayonne, Irvington, and Long Branch on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.Irvington Mayor Tony Vauss, a…Read More
Hotel and Gaming Trades Council Ratifies 10 Contracts, Opens First-Ever New Jersey Office
Posted OnApril 8, 2022 byMontclair, NJ – The Hotel and Gaming Trades Council opened its first-ever New Jersey office in Montclair today at noon. Workers at 10 New Jersey hotels voted to ratify their…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO and Mercer County CLC Support Starbucks Workers Fighting to Organize a Union with “Sip and Sit-In” Solidarity Action
Posted OnMarch 31, 2022 byToday, the New Jersey State AFL-CIO and the Mercer County Central Labor Council joined Starbucks workers at the Hopewell location in support of their effort to organize a union. Workers United is…Read More