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New Jersey State AFL-CIO mourns the loss of Justice Ginsburg
Posted OnSeptember 19, 2020 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO mourns the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a champion for civil rights, women’s rights and workers’ rights. “Justice Ginsburg always…Read More
Solidarity and cookies lift spirits at Operation Feed Atlantic City
Posted OnSeptember 17, 2020 byNurses bring their healing touch with them wherever they go, and members of Shore Nurses/NYSNA added a touch of sweetness to the Operation Feed Atlantic City food-distribution program on Thursday,…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech thanks Gov. Phil Murphy for signing into law Workers’ Compensation Reform for Essential Workers who Contracted COVID-19
Posted OnSeptember 14, 2020 byMonday, September 14, 2020 “Governor Murphy has done a very good job in handling the pandemic in New Jersey under very difficult circumstances, said Charles Wowkanech, President of the New…Read More
Video: Gov. Phil Murphy on why Election 2020 is critical for working families
Posted OnSeptember 11, 2020 byThank you to Gov. Phil Murphy for sharing his time and insights in this valuable explainer about Election 2020 in New Jersey.Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO honors and thanks heroes of 9/11
Posted OnSeptember 11, 2020 byCreative Commons/Anthony Quintano When terrorists attacked our American homeland on Sept. 11, 2001, our first responders ran toward the danger. Toward the danger. Never away from it. Our heroes’ values…Read More
Concerned About Voting by Mail?
Posted OnSeptember 9, 2020 byNew Law Establishes System to Ensure Your Vote is Counted & Enables You to Track Your Mail-in Ballot Online Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed legislation (A-4276) to “cure” any doubts…Read More
NJ AFL-CIO celebrates 1,091st Labor Candidate victory as Sera becomes new mayor of Brigantine
Posted OnSeptember 4, 2020 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO Labor Candidates Program celebrates 1,091 victories as Vince Sera, a proud member of AFSCME 63, became Brigantine’s new mayor Wednesday night. The state labor federation…Read More
Happy Labor Day! Union values and solidarity make this one memorable
Posted OnSeptember 4, 2020 byNow more than ever, Labor Day has a powerful, special meaning for working families in New Jersey and America. Now more than ever, our union values of solidarity and fairness,…Read More
Video: The Postal Service Crisis, with Sen. Cory Booker
Posted OnSeptember 3, 2020 byKnow the Facts! Know What’s at Stake in Election 2020!Read More
Pre-Labor Day food distribution demonstrates union values, strength of unity
Posted OnSeptember 3, 2020 byFor the eighth time in 16 weeks, laid-off unionized casino industry workers volunteered their day and their sweat to help distribute food kits to their fellow workers and the Atlantic…Read More