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NJ AFL-CIO commends our delegation for attaining prestigious positions
Posted OnFebruary 9, 2021 byGarden State working families have a greater voice in Washington since the 117th Congress convened, with the members of the New Jersey congressional delegation gaining or maintaining key leadership roles on important and influential committees. The New Jersey State AFL-CIO commends our senators and representatives for their distinguished record of pro-labor legislation and constituent service,…Read More
Take Action: Ask NJ delegation in Congress to pass the PRO Act
Posted OnFebruary 4, 2021 byPlease write our New Jersey elected officials in our Congressional delegation and ask them to pass the Protecting the Right to Organize Act now. All New Jersey members of the House of Representatives helped pass the PRO Act in the House last year. And even though New Jersey’s two U.S. senators favored the PRO Act,…Read More
NJ AFL-CIO supports re-introduction and passage of PRO Act
Posted OnFebruary 3, 2021 byWith the expected re-introduction in Congress of the Protecting the Right to Organize Act on Thursday, February 4 – the PRO Act – America’s workers will begin their campaign to achieve the meaningful federal labor law reforms they have been seeking for decades. The PRO Act, which was blocked by the previous anti-worker Senate, will…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO honors the life of National AFL-CIO President Emeritus John Sweeney
Posted OnFebruary 2, 2021 byNew Jersey has lost a loyal friend and a well-respected visionary leader with the passing of John J. Sweeney, national AFL-CIO President Emeritus. President Sweeney died February 1, 2021. He was 86. He served as national president of the AFL-CIO from 1995 until 2009, revitalizing the labor federation’s commitment to organizing, collective bargaining, political advocacy,…Read More
Labor Candidate Carney elected to Sussex Commissioners, replacing Labor Candidate Hertzberg
Posted OnFebruary 1, 2021 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO congratulates our Brother Christopher Carney, who was elected at a special convention to fill an open seat on the Sussex County Board of Commissioners. Brother Carney, a proud member of IUOE 825, replaces Brother Joshua Hertzberg, a proud member of ILA 1084-1, who left the commissioners – formerly known as…Read More
Black History Month: Celebrating unity, strength and achievement
Posted OnFebruary 1, 2021 byFebruary 1, 2021 Our Labor Movement celebrates Black History Month 2021 and the African Americans who fight for labor rights, civil rights and social justice, propelled by our shared values: Equality. Fairness. Opportunity. Diversity. Unity. Dedication. Perseverance. African Americans can look with pride to role models like labor pioneer and civil rights icon A. Philip…Read More
Assembly committees advance Buy American, Prevailing Wage bills
Posted OnJanuary 25, 2021 byToday at the State House On the same day that President Joe Biden was due to sign a “Made in America” executive order, the New Jersey State Assembly State and Local Government Committee, led by Chairman Vincent Mazzeo, D-2nd District, advanced A-5064, which requires that American-manufactured steel must be used in large-scale road and bridge…Read More
Biden’s choice to lead OSHA led USW’s safety efforts
Posted OnJanuary 22, 2021 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO commends President Joe Biden on his choice of James S. Frederick to lead the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and looks forward to working with the new deputy assistant secretary of labor as he reinvigorates the agency that protects Americans on the job. “President Biden understands the Labor Movement’s skills…Read More
Laid-off workers feel warmth, solidarity at Atlantic City food distribution
Posted OnJanuary 21, 2021 byAs the cold reality of pandemic-driven unemployment swirled around the Atlantic City region like winter winds, the New Jersey Labor Movement continued our ongoing commitment to uplifting our brothers and sisters in need with a food distribution on Thursday, January 21, 2021. “COVID is still causing unprecedented suffering,” New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech…Read More
Bright new day dawns for workers as Biden, Harris take oaths
Posted OnJanuary 20, 2021 byA new era for working families began today as Joseph R. Biden Jr. became president of the United States of America and Kamala D. Harris made history as the first woman and first person of color to become vice president. Their advocacy for the Labor Movement’s Workers First Agenda and their pledge to unify this…Read More