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Legislative Advisory: Today in the State House
Posted OnJune 7, 2024 byTAKE ACTION to Protect Worker’s Freedom of Speech
Posted OnMay 21, 2024 byLegislation Introduced to Protect Worker’s Freedom of Speech: “Captive Audience” bill would balance the rights of employees and employers in the Workplace TAKE ACTION Right Now and Ask Your Legislators to Support this Bill The New Jersey State AFL-CIO today thanked Senate Labor Committee Chairman Joe Lagana (D-38) and Assembly Labor Committee Chairman Anthony Verrelli…Read More
Urge Your Legislators to Support the “Patient Protection and Safe Staffing Act”
Posted OnMay 6, 2024 byCLICK HERE TO SEND A LETTER TO YOUR STATE LEGISLATORS As healthcare facility staffing becomes the #1 reason why workers are going on strike at hospitals throughout the country, it is plain to see that worker dissatisfaction in the industry, combined with plummeting nurse retention, has resulted in a crisis situation for patients and healthcare…Read More
St. Joseph the Worker Mass Celebrates All Workers
Posted OnMay 2, 2024 byOur New Jersey State AFL-CIO Spiritual Advisor, Father Jon Thomas celebrated a mass in honor of Saint Joseph the Worker. The Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker is dedicated to all workers who benefit from the dignity of work and the beauty of rest. Several of our own affiliates, including members from SAG-AFTRA, IAFF and…Read More
Solidarity Alert: USW Local 6129 Sisters and Brothers Need Our Support!
Posted OnApril 22, 2024 byUnited Steelworkers Local 6129 Sisters and Brothers Need Our Support! The workers of Silgan Containers voted to strike after contact negotiations took a downturn. The workers voted 3-1 to reject the proposed contract from management. After many weeks of negotiations, management proposed that the members pay an increased cost for their health care benefits and…Read More
LET’S SHOW OUR FUTURE SISTERS AND BROTHERS THAT IT’S BETTER IN A UNION!
Posted OnMarch 21, 2024 byTogether, we can welcome nearly 28,000 members to our movement. The largest single unit organizing drive in the country is happening at Delta Air Lines as Flight Attendants organize to join the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA. Delta’s union busting is notorious, but support for the union is clear with both long-time Delta Flight Attendants…Read More
TODAY IN THE STATE HOUSE: LEGISLATIVE UPDATE – Transportation Trust Fund Reauthorization Passes Both Houses
Posted OnMarch 18, 2024 byTODAY IN THE STATE HOUSE: LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Transportation Trust Fund Reauthorization Passes Both Houses Members of the Laborer’s Union (LIUNA) packed the State House in support of transportation funding. The New Jersey State AFL-CIO, and many of our affiliates, advocated for the passage of critical legislation to fund transportation infrastructure in our state and we…Read More
Labor WINS in Palmyra School Bond Referendum
Posted OnMarch 13, 2024 byPalmyra Township Residents Vote to Invest in Safe and Secure Schools The New Jersey State AFL-CIO is proud to announce that on Tuesday, March 12th, Palmyra Township voters approved a School Bond Referendum to invest in new classrooms, a new elementary school playground and improved security measures. These improvements will allow students and teachers to thrive…Read More
Starbucks and Workers United Agree on a “Path Forward” for Union Contracts
Posted OnFebruary 28, 2024 byYesterday, a historic milestone was achieved in organizing – Starbucks has agreed to a “path forward” to reaching collective bargaining agreements with Workers United. This is a significant win for organized labor as Starbucks has aggressively been fighting unionization drives for over two and a half years. We recognize the leadership of Lynne Fox, the…Read More
2024 Brings Higher Pay for New Jersey Minimum Wage Workers
Posted OnJanuary 2, 2024 byApproximately 350,000 workers will see bigger paychecks due to yesterday’s increase of the state minimum wage to $15.13. New Jersey will now be one of seven states (and the District of Columbia) that have a minimum wage at or above $15 an hour. The New Jersey State AFL-CIO and the “Raise the Wage” coalition initiated…Read More