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A-4680/S-2932 signed into law: Addresses the loss of jobs through subcontracting
Posted OnJune 11, 2021 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO commends Gov. Phil Murphy for supporting workers at colleges and universities and for upholding collective bargaining agreements. Legislation sponsored by Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney (D-3) and Assemblyman John J. Burzichelli (D-3) will place restrictions on the ability of higher education institutions to subcontract jobs while a collective bargaining agreement…Read More
Today at the State House: June 10, 2021
Posted OnJune 10, 2021 byLegislative Update: • Senate Labor Committee releases the “Responsible Collective Negotiations Act” or “Janus 2” Legislation as well as Legislation to Provide Sick Leave for COVID Impacted Workers and Prevailing Wage Legislation to Cover Certain Sign Fabrication • Senate Community Affairs Committee Releases Legislation Providing Civil Service and Collective Bargaining for Public Workers in Atlantic City With…Read More
Honor our war dead by protecting our democracy
Posted OnMay 27, 2021 byThis Memorial Day, as we remember the heroic men and women who gave their lives defending our freedom, the best way we can honor their bravery is to protect and care for Gold Star families and every other American they left behind. Just like our deceased warriors, we must protect democracy by ensuring every eligible…Read More
Smith’s bill would protect families from lead in water
Posted OnMay 24, 2021 byWith the health of adults and children in New Jersey and throughout America at risk, New Jersey State AFL-CIO-endorsed Rep. Chris Smith, R-4th District, has reintroduced a bipartisan bill to get rid of lead pipes in water systems. The Get the Lead Out Act – HR-3300 – would allot $66.2 billion so that all water…Read More
Today at the State House
Posted OnMay 20, 2021 byAssembly passes bills to reform higher education jobs, help union workers in Atlantic City, and aid injured employees in workers compensation The New Jersey State Assembly on Thursday, May 20, gave approval to three pro-labor bills. The New Jersey State AFL-CIO thanks Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin for his leadership in posting the bills, thanks the…Read More
Union volunteers display solidarity as they distribute food and smiles
Posted OnMay 20, 2021 by[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”43″ display=”basic_imagebrowser”]With an abundance of solidarity, empathy and friendliness, an army of union volunteers distributed groceries and produce to laid-off workers and the community at Operation Feed Atlantic City on Thursday, May 20. This distribution was part of a continuing effort that began more than a year ago as the pandemic stunned the…Read More
Union Veterans Council honors deceased veterans with service project
Posted OnMay 18, 2021 byTime, nature and the weather have taken their toll on the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Vineland, also known as the Soldiers Home Cemetery, and in the original spirit of Decoration Day, the New Jersey State AFL-CIO’s Union Veterans Council cleaned grime off the headstones and planted flags alongside them on Tuesday, May 18….Read More
Honoring our heroes on Armed Forces Day, May 15, 2021
Posted OnMay 14, 2021 byArmy. Navy. Air Force. Marine Corps. Coast Guard. Space Force. Men and women from all over the United States are proudly and honorably serving in uniform under our nation’s flag, defending democracy and the American way of life. It’s been said that all families can sleep well at night knowing our armed forces are keeping…Read More
Labor Candidate is top vote-getter in Collingswood election
Posted OnMay 12, 2021 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO congratulates Labor Candidate Rob Lewandowski on his re-election to the Collingswood Borough Commission on Tuesday, May 11. The Collingswood community clearly embraced his progressive record and vision for the future of the borough, which is why Brother Lewandowski was the top vote-getter in this bitterly contested non-partisan election. His advocacy…Read More
Honoring public servants, teachers, nurses, police and all heroes
Posted OnMay 6, 2021 byAs we honor our union brothers and sisters during Public Service Recognition Week, from May 2-8, Teacher Appreciation Week, from May 3-7, National Nurses Week, from May 6-12, and National Police Week, from May 9-15, the New Jersey State AFL-CIO shares our deepest gratitude for all the ways these essential workers stepped up throughout the…Read More