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Congratulations to Newly Elected Officers of the Northwest Jersey CLC
Posted OnApril 13, 2023 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO is proud to congratulate the following newly elected officers of the Northwest Jersey Central Labor Council: President – Michael Pulsinelli, IBEW 102 Secretary/Treasurer – Gregory Conte (SMART 25) Executive Vice President – Sheila Schicker (HPAE/AFT 5629) Recording Secretary – John Pennello (LIUNA 3) And all of the Executive Board…Read More
STANDING IN SOLIDARITY WITH AFT/AAUP RUTGERS
Posted OnApril 11, 2023 byDay two of the AFT/AAUP Rutgers University Strike is underway and the solidarity is immeasurable. The New Jersey State AFL-CIO, along with our brothers and sisters, community allies and elected officials, are out in record numbers on the picket showing their support. We will continue to stand on the right side of history and demand…Read More
ACTION ALERT: Ask Your Senator to Improve Unemployment Benefits for Striking Workers
Posted OnFebruary 17, 2023 byClick here to ask your Senator to support S-3215, which would reduce the waiting period for striking workers to receive unemployment insurance from four weeks to two weeks and closes loopholes that result in workers being denied benefits. When workers strike, it’s because all other options to get an employer to negotiate in good faith have been exhausted. The…Read More
Today at the Statehouse: Legislative Update
Posted OnFebruary 17, 2023 byBill to establish a “second chance” program to provide apprenticeship opportunities through labor unions for formerly incarcerated individuals approved by Assembly Labor Committee. Legislation to raise maximum workers’ compensation fees for evaluating physicians also released from Committee. We were proud to support A-664 (Verrelli D-15/ Atkins D-20)/ Sampson D-31) and A-4832 (Mukherji D-33) during today’s Assembly Labor Committee.A-664 will establish a Second Chance Program to provide…Read More
SOLIDARITY ALERT: Support Rutgers Workers with AAUP/AFT, HPAE and CWA Local 1031 for Day of Action Tuesday, February 28th, 2023
Posted OnFebruary 15, 2023 byOur brothers and sisters at AAUP-AFT, HPAE, and CWA Local 1031 who work at Rutgers University have been working without a contract since last summer. We are fed up with the Board of Governors and administration’s refusal to negotiate in good faith, and we need YOU to join us for a Day of Action and demand…Read More
Today at the Statehouse: Legislative Update
Posted OnFebruary 9, 2023 byBills to Improve Unemployment Insurance Benefits for Striking Workers and to Require Public Higher Education Institutions to Pay State Prevailing Wage on Construction Projects Advance in Senate Labor Committee We are pleased to announce that S-3215 (Sarlo D-36/Madden D-4), which concerns unemployment insurance benefits during labor disputes was approved by the Senate Labor Committee today.To read our testimony of…Read More
Labor’s in the House!
Posted OnFebruary 8, 2023 byNew Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech Attends State of the Union as Guest of Congressman Norcross Congressman Norcross and President Wowkanech in the US Capitol building Labor is in the House for President Biden’s State of the Union address to the Joint Session of Congress! I am honored that our IBEW Brother Congressman Norcross invited…Read More
Today at the Statehouse: Legislative Update
Posted OnJanuary 26, 2023 byLegislation to Improve Unemployment Insurance Benefits for Striking Workers Passes General Assembly We commend and thank the General Assembly for passing A4772 (Verrelli D-15/ Egan D-17/ DeAngelo D-14) which concerns unemployment insurance benefits during labor disputes. Assemblymembers Sampson (D-31), Moriarty (D-4), Danielsen (D-17) and Benson (D-14) joined in supporting the bill as cosponsors. The bill reduces the waiting period for striking workers to receive unemployment insurance…Read More
AFSCME Local 2286 Member Crystal Feliciano Elected to Trenton City Council
Posted OnJanuary 25, 2023 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO is proud to announce that our union sister Crystal Feliciano, member of AFSCME Local 2286 and graduate of our Labor Candidates School, was elected to Trenton City Council in yesterday’s run off-election. Equally inspiring is the fact that Sister Feliciano decided to run for office to represent our sisters and brothers when decisions about the futures…Read More
United Food and Commercial Workers Local 360 President Sam Ferraino Appointed to Woodbury City Council
Posted OnJanuary 19, 2023 byWoodbury City Councilmember Sam Ferraino The New Jersey State AFL-CIO is proud to announce that Brother Sam Ferraino, UFCW Local 360 President and graduate of our Labor Candidate School, has been appointed to the Woodbury City Council. Brother Ferraino has a strong track record of fighting to make a difference for working families. Ferraino also serves as President of the…Read More