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A message on the passing of our IBEW 102 brother Michael Pulsinelli
Posted OnSeptember 18, 2023 byIt is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our IBEW 102 brother Michael Pulsinelli. Mike passed away on Friday. He has been a valued and beloved member of our labor family. His love for the labor community extended near and far. He served in many capacities. Mike was the President…Read More
A Statement from NJ State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech in Support of the UAW
Posted OnSeptember 15, 2023 bySAVE THE DATE: WILD Conference March 1-2, 2024
Posted OnSeptember 12, 2023 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO is proud to announce the 18th annual Women in Leadership Development (WILD) Conference that will take place at the Hilton East Brunswick Hotel & Executive Meeting Center from Friday, March 1 to Saturday, March 2, 2024. At this conference, we will welcome distinguished speakers to discuss timely issues that matter to…Read More
The City of Trenton Passes Project Labor Agreement Ordinance
Posted OnSeptember 11, 2023 byCWA & AFSCME Labor Candidates Get it Done Through Solidarity The City of Trenton Passes Project Labor Agreement Ordinance The benefits of electing union members has once again delivered, this time for the members of the building and construction trades in Mercer County. We commend our union sisters Councilwomen Jenna Figueroa Kettenberg (CWA 1038) and…Read More
SOLIDARITY UPDATE: New Jersey AFL-CIO Joined by Assemblyman Verrelli at UAW 2326 Rally
Posted OnSeptember 7, 2023 byToday, hundreds of union members from every sector of the labor movement joined with legislators to rally in support of our UAW 2326 Region 9 brothers and sisters who have been on strike since early June at West Rock, LLC. Negotiations are at a standstill; company profits have soared since the pandemic into the billions…Read More
Remember the strikers this Labor Day
Posted OnSeptember 3, 2023 bySince Labor Day of last year, there have been worker protests resulting in historic strike activity in our state and nation. The last 12 months stand out as the largest display of workers fighting exploitation since I was elected as president of the New Jersey State AFL-CIO in 1997. In fact, there have been more…Read More
SOLIDARITY UPDATE: UAW Workers Need Us on the Picket Line at West Rock LLC
Posted OnAugust 28, 2023 byWe Need You! We need you to join the New Jersey State AFL-CIO as we continue to support our UAW Local 2326 brothers and sisters at West Rock LLC. These workers have been on strike for over three months and have been without a contract since December 15, 2022. Management has been stalling negotiations while at the same…Read More
SOLIDARITY ALERT: National Day of Solidarity with WGAE and SAG/AFTRA
Posted OnAugust 22, 2023 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech & Secretary Treasurer Laurel Brennan joined with affiliates and members of Writers Guild of America, East and SAG/AFTRA who have been on strike against The Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers, AMPTP for 112 days collectively. Tuesday, August 22, 2023, was declared a National Day of Solidarity…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO and Elected Officials Rally with Nurses Entering their Second Week on Strike at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Posted OnAugust 14, 2023 byHundreds of union members, union leaders, activists and elected officials rallied with New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech and Secretary/Treasurer Laurel Brennan today as they marched alongside United Steelworkers (USW) Local 4-200 nurses on strike at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. The message was clear; bargain in good faith with the union and achieve…Read More
#hotlaborsummer continues throughout New Jersey!
Posted OnAugust 8, 2023 by#hotlaborsummer continues throughout New Jersey as President Charles Wowkanech and Secretary Treasurer Laurel Brennan have been on picket lines all over the state in support of striking workers. We thank our affiliates who have shown their support of the striking workers by making a #SolidarityStop at the following locations: USW 4-200: 1 Robert Wood Johnson…Read More