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NJ AFL-CIO congratulates four distinguished New Jersey labor leaders
Posted OnSeptember 2, 2020 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO congratulates President Donna M. Chiera of AFT-NJ and President Deborah White of HPAE/AFT on their election as vice presidents on the American Federation of Teachers National Executive Council. Their dedicated service to the AFT and all working families in New Jersey and America will continue through these new roles, and…Read More
Solidarity at Atlantic City food distribution takes sting out of lost season
Posted OnAugust 20, 2020 byNormally at this time of year, the busy summer tourist season might be winding down in Atlantic City and the Jersey Shore. But there was no tourist season – and no income from tourism – in this abnormal year for the thousands of workers hit hard by the coronavirus. Still, as a result of the…Read More
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Posted OnAugust 11, 2020 byNew Jersey State AFL-CIO thanks President Trumka and President Stevens for generous donation to Operation Feed Atlantic City
Posted OnAugust 7, 2020 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO and its affiliates are deeply grateful for the generous donation of $10,000 from National AFL-CIO President Richard L. Trumka and Union Plus President Mitch Stevens for Operation Feed Atlantic City. The money helps pay for the next food distribution to union members who lost their jobs in the casino industry…Read More
Solidarity and dignity again on the menu at Atlantic City food distribution
Posted OnAugust 6, 2020 byJust like the thunderstorms that came and went Thursday, Aug. 6, the economic storm that hit the casino industry is still raining food insecurity on thousands of hard-working union members and the Atlantic City community. Fortunately, union solidarity and generosity provided a shelter from the economic storm despite the actual storms. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”25″ display=”basic_imagebrowser”]The…Read More
True colors: Union volunteers care for community at Atlantic City food distribution
Posted OnJuly 23, 2020 byIn Atlantic City, the casinos are open for limited service, bringing back about a third of the workers laid off in the spring. That’s good news. But not far from the Boardwalk, many thousands more laid-off casino industry workers and Atlantic City residents visited a union-sponsored food distribution Thursday, July 23, 2020, because food insecurity…Read More
Union sisters and brothers greet food recipients in spirit of solidarity, dignity and friendliness
Posted OnJuly 9, 2020 by“I love people; I love my union brothers and sisters; I love the members of our community, and it’s a scary time for all of them.” That’s why UNITE HERE Local 54 sister Cate Dziegrenuk continues to volunteer at the Operation Feed Atlantic City food distributions sponsored by the New Jersey State AFL-CIO and its…Read More
Global pandemic? IBEW Young Workers take time to help others
Posted OnJune 30, 2020 byEven though many members of NxtUp94, the young workers’ committee of IBEW Local 94, have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, they still stood with their community by sponsoring their seventh annual food drive. On June 6, 2020, these young workers sacrificed their time and well-being to donate $8,000 worth of food to…Read More
This solidarity cannot be shaken: Union brothers and sisters help Atlantic City as food insecurity drags on
Posted OnJune 25, 2020 byAtlantic City may be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel as some casinos and entertainment venues announce their reopening dates. But July is still weeks off, the reopenings will be only partial, and out-of-work union brothers and sisters and Atlantic City residents are still in need. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”21″ display=”basic_imagebrowser”]Never fear. Solidarity…Read More
The solidarity continues to grow: Unions supporting brothers and sisters in Atlantic City
Posted OnJune 11, 2020 byThe need remains, but the energy, compassion and solidarity continue to grow as union brothers and sisters dedicated their day to serve fellow union members and Atlantic City residents in need at a food distribution on Thursday, June 11. The food distribution sponsored by the New Jersey State AFL-CIO and its affiliated unions, the Casino…Read More