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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 infrastructure and continuing its commitment to fully funding pensions and the school funding formula. The new ANCHOR property tax program will provide a historic $2…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 Offices Throughout the State ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Today, the New Jersey State AFL-CIO gathered with over 300 delegates and guests from affiliated unions…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 54 have been working without a contract for several weeks as negotiations for a new contract have stalled over wage increases for workers. Amidst record profits for casinos,…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 workers at Amazon. A recent report from Rutgers University and New Jersey Policy Perspective showed that the overall injury rate at Amazon’s warehouses increased by…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 in the Newark community. But these healthcare heroes are on strike because St. Michael’s Medical Center insists on denying them the respect and dignity they…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 member of IUOE Local 68, and Long Branch Councilman Mario Vieira, a member of BAC Local 4, claimed victory in their elections. Mayor Vauss ran on…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 contracts between the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council and their employers. “By voting to ratify these contracts, these workers are winning significantly higher wages for…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 conducting a bona fide organizing campaign, and the election will commence on Friday, April 1. Union members and allies participated in a “Sit and Sip-In”…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO Celebrates Women’s History Month and Remembers Alice Paul
Posted OnMarch 4, 2022 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO celebrates Women’s History Month 2022 by remembering the legendary suffragette, feminist, and Jersey girl, Alice Paul. The labor movement of today was influenced in no small part by visionaries like Alice Paul, a suffragette who fought not just for women’s right to vote, but for equality between the sexes. Born…Read More
Labor Candidate Ciasca Elected to Burlington Twp Fire Commission
Posted OnMarch 2, 2022 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO congratulates labor candidate Anthony Ciasca on his re-election to the Burlington Township Board of Fire Commissioners. Our union brother, a member of IBEW 94, received the highest number of votes and was victorious in the February 19th, 2022 election. Anthony Ciasca is a dedicated volunteer firefighter and the experienced leader Burlington Township needs…Read More