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Juneteenth holiday celebrates freedom
Posted OnJune 18, 2021 byAs our nation celebrates Juneteenth as an official holiday for the first time, the New Jersey State AFL-CIO marks this day by reaffirming the values of our labor movement: Equal rights for all. Equal opportunity for all. Equal respect for all. June 19, 1865, was the day enslaved people in Texas learned about the Emancipation…Read More
The Strength of Solidarity
Posted OnJune 17, 2021
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Labor Stands Strong through Operation Feed Atlantic City [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”45″ display=”basic_imagebrowser”]The news about the pandemic’s impact came as a shock in mid-March 2020: Health and safety precautions because of COVID were shutting down the casinos, and tens of thousands of Atlantic City union workers were being laid off with no clear return date. Hospitality….Read More
TAKE ACTION! Urge Your Lawmakers to Support the Responsible Collective Negotiations Act
Posted OnJune 16, 2021 byPlease ask your state Senator and Assembly members to support the “Responsible Collective Negotiations Act” – also known as the “Janus 2” bill. This legislation would build on the “The Workplace Democracy Enhancement Act,” which was enacted in 2018 to address several outstanding issues related to the Supreme Court case “Janus v. AFSCME,” which overturned…Read More
NJ AFL-CIO endorses governor, lieutenant governor, lawmakers
Posted OnJune 15, 2021 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO and its affiliated unions are proud to endorse Gov. Philip D. Murphy, Lieutenant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver, Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney, Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin, and candidates for state and local offices throughout New Jersey in the Nov. 2 general election. “These leaders proved themselves during the darkest…Read More
Flag Day celebrates the best of American values
Posted OnJune 14, 2021 byFifty stars. Thirteen stripes. The symbol of democracy known throughout the world. On Flag Day 2021, the New Jersey State AFL-CIO celebrates Old Glory and the rights and freedoms it stands for. The right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness – good-paying jobs in a safe workplace and the right to organize so…Read More
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