Media
Union volunteers display solidarity as they distribute food and smiles
Posted OnMay 20, 2021 byWith 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,…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…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,…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…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…Read More
National AFL-CIO report shows 74 New Jersey workers were killed on the job in 2019
Posted OnMay 4, 2021 byView Report here: Death on the Job 2021 An annual report released on Tuesday, May 4, by the national AFL-CIO shows that 74 New Jersey workers were killed on the…Read More
Labor movement pauses in solemn observance of Workers Memorial Day
Posted OnMay 2, 2021 byWith hands folded and heads bowed, the labor movement in New Jersey mourned workers who died on the job in 2020, a year like no other in American history. And…Read More
Solidarity still stands strong as need for food distribution continues
Posted OnApril 22, 2021 byThe need for food assistance is still evident in Atlantic City, and so is the solidarity and generous spirit of the union brothers and sisters who staffed the Operation Feed…Read More
Green economy’s landmark factory bringing union jobs to NJ
Posted OnApril 20, 2021 byGood union jobs are on the way now that ground has been broken for a factory at the Port of Paulsboro Marine Terminal in Gloucester County to manufacture key components…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO commends Governor Murphy for honoring essential workers by adding to survivors’ financial security
Posted OnApril 19, 2021 byThe dependents of essential workers who died of COVID will receive annual increases in their workers compensation survivor benefits thanks to a bill signed today by Gov. Phil Murphy. “We…Read More