This year, union members across our state are united by the common goal of investing in the future of our labor movement. Today our labor movement is stronger than ever. We are united, organized, and committed to standing up for working people. Together, we are making our voices heard on the issues that matter most to working…Read More

As labor leaders, we must urge all union members and their families to make a plan to vote in this consequential election. Attached please find a Code-U message with important resources and information for all union members on early voting. Early voting will take place from Saturday, October 24 to Sunday, November 1. Hours will be Monday-Saturday,…Read More

The New Jersey State AFL-CIO supports the members of UFCW Local 152 at Pelican Pointe Rehabilitation in North Cape May, NJ, who have been working without a new contract for an extended period of time. As a result, they have voted unanimously to authorize a strike. Comprised of LPNs, CNAs, and receptionists, as well as staff in dietary, housekeeping, maintenance,…Read More

Across our State, Our Unions Stood in Solidarity This weekend, our labor movement once again demonstrated the power of solidarity, as hundreds of union members came together across our state to walk alongside our endorsed labor candidates. As Election Day approaches, our movement continues to grow stronger because we continue to stand together. We are grateful…Read More

CODE-U: Stop the Trump Agenda: Protect Public Education   Trump’s ongoing attacks on the Department of Education as he continues to pursue dismantling the agency are a threat to public education as we know it. First, the Trump administration almost entirely eradicated the Department of Education by reducing its staff by a third. Then the Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon…Read More

The “Fair Artificial Intelligence Regulation” (FAIR) Act Released from Committee with Unanimous Bi-Partisan Support The New Jersey State AFL-CIO thanks the Senators that voted today in favor of S-4075 (Zwicker / Turner / Scutari), the FAIR Act. This pioneering legislation was released from the Senate Labor Committee by a vote of 5-0. Members of the…Read More

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October Walk Schedule Election Day is November 3, but nearly 50% of the vote is expected to be cast early. The work we do right now is critical. We must re-elect Senator Cory Booker, elect all of labor’s endorsed congressional candidates, and support 44 rank-and-file union candidates. Control of the U.S. House of Representatives may…Read More

CODE-U: Three Ways to Vote As labor leaders, we must urge all union member and their families to make a plan to vote in this consequential election. Attached please find a Code-U message with important resources and information for all union members on the three ways to vote. Do you know how you’re going to…Read More

Our union volunteers from every sector of our labor movement came out today to make a difference in November by ensuring that we elect principled pro-union candidates to Congress. In this economy, working people are living on the edge, working longer and harder than ever for less. Workers built this country, yet every single day…Read More