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SOLIDARITY UPDATE: New Jersey AFL-CIO Joined by Assemblyman Verrelli at UAW 2326 Rally
Posted OnSeptember 7, 2023 byToday, hundreds of union members from every sector of the labor movement joined with legislators to rally in support of our UAW 2326 Region 9 brothers and sisters who have been on strike since early June at West Rock, LLC. Negotiations are at a standstill; company profits have soared since the pandemic into the billions…Read More
Remember the strikers this Labor Day
Posted OnSeptember 3, 2023 bySince Labor Day of last year, there have been worker protests resulting in historic strike activity in our state and nation. The last 12 months stand out as the largest display of workers fighting exploitation since I was elected as president of the New Jersey State AFL-CIO in 1997. In fact, there have been more…Read More
SOLIDARITY UPDATE: UAW Workers Need Us on the Picket Line at West Rock LLC
Posted OnAugust 28, 2023 byWe Need You! We need you to join the New Jersey State AFL-CIO as we continue to support our UAW Local 2326 brothers and sisters at West Rock LLC. These workers have been on strike for over three months and have been without a contract since December 15, 2022. Management has been stalling negotiations while at the same…Read More
SOLIDARITY ALERT: National Day of Solidarity with WGAE and SAG/AFTRA
Posted OnAugust 22, 2023 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech & Secretary Treasurer Laurel Brennan joined with affiliates and members of Writers Guild of America, East and SAG/AFTRA who have been on strike against The Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers, AMPTP for 112 days collectively. Tuesday, August 22, 2023, was declared a National Day of Solidarity…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO and Elected Officials Rally with Nurses Entering their Second Week on Strike at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Posted OnAugust 14, 2023 byHundreds of union members, union leaders, activists and elected officials rallied with New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech and Secretary/Treasurer Laurel Brennan today as they marched alongside United Steelworkers (USW) Local 4-200 nurses on strike at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. The message was clear; bargain in good faith with the union and achieve…Read More
#hotlaborsummer continues throughout New Jersey!
Posted OnAugust 8, 2023 by#hotlaborsummer continues throughout New Jersey as President Charles Wowkanech and Secretary Treasurer Laurel Brennan have been on picket lines all over the state in support of striking workers. We thank our affiliates who have shown their support of the striking workers by making a #SolidarityStop at the following locations: USW 4-200: 1 Robert Wood Johnson…Read More
SOLIDARITY ALERT: USW Nurses 4-200 on Strike! Join the Picket Line Today!
Posted OnAugust 4, 2023 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO stands in solidarity with our brothers and sisters of USW Nurses Local 4-200 who are ON STRIKE at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, fighting for a fair contract that includes safe staffing ratios. Please join us at the ongoing picket line at: Place: Robert Wood Johnson University Address: 1 Robert University Place, New…Read More
The New Jersey State AFL-CIO mourns the loss of our beloved Lieutenant Governor, Sheila Oliver
Posted OnAugust 1, 2023 byLieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver was a woman of strength and courage who truly understood and supported all New Jersey citizens, particularly the most vulnerable in our society. Her passion for education and equality for all was peerless and for that, she will be sorely missed. On behalf of our affiliates and staff, we extend our…Read More
Workers at EEW American Offshore Structures Say “Union YES!”
Posted OnJuly 21, 2023 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO congratulates the workers of EEW American Offshore Structures for their organizing win yesterday where the workers voted to join the Iron Workers International Union. Approximately 45 workers employed at the Paulsboro Monopile manufacturing facility overwhelmingly signed cards to join the union. As the facility expands to meet demand, it is…Read More
Congratulations URA 1766!
Posted OnJuly 19, 2023 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO congratulates the URA-AFT local 1766 officers and members on their recent contract victory with Rutgers University. Members voted overwhelmingly 94%-6% to ratify the 4-year contract which includes a 14.75% raise over 4 years from July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2026. We commend President Christine O’Connell, the negotiations team,…Read More