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New Jersey State AFL-CIO thanks Hudson freeholders for challenging NLRB
Posted OnApril 20, 2020 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO thanks and commends the Hudson County Board of Chosen Freeholders for unanimously urging the National Labor Relations Board to restart union elections, hear workers’ grievances and rule on unfair labor practices – activities the NLRB suspended on March 19 in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Under the Trump administration,…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO stands with whistleblowers on front lines of coronavirus pandemic
Posted OnApril 17, 2020 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO stands with all workers who speak out when they or their co-workers are put in danger on the job. Several nurses and other health care workers, our frontline heroes in the war on coronavirus, have been unjustly fired for calling out unsafe workplace conditions. We continue to demand that the…Read More
Take Action! NJHA member health care facilities must immediately stop retaliating against workers amid the lack of personal protective equipment
Posted OnApril 15, 2020 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO stands for our front-line heroes fighting the coronavirus pandemic every day. We are outraged by ongoing retaliation against health care workers for using personal protective equipment they acquired themselves or for speaking up on behalf of patients and co-workers amid this unfortunate PPE shortage, and we condemn these unjust actions. …Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO mourns Dominick Marino, Firefighters Union Leader
Posted OnApril 14, 2020 byIt is with deep sadness that the New Jersey State AFL-CIO marks the passing of Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey President Dominick Marino, a valued member of our Executive Board and a hero to every man, woman and child in New Jersey. “His heart always was with the men and women who run toward…Read More
Workers compensation reform introduced to deal with coronavirus crisis
Posted OnApril 14, 2020 byLEGISLATIVE ADVISORY, APRIL 14, 2020 The New Jersey State AFL-CIO has been working diligently on behalf of New Jersey’s frontline heroes, especially those workers infected by the coronavirus. That work alongside state lawmakers paid big dividends on Monday, April 13, as important pro-labor legislation was introduced. When these bills become law, workers won’t have to…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO thanks Congressmen Norcross and Smith for seeking paycheck protection for labor organizations
Posted OnApril 13, 2020 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO thanks and commends U.S. Reps. Donald Norcross, D-1st District, and Chris Smith, R-4th District, and the entire New Jersey congressional delegation for petitioning the leaders of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to include labor-related organizations in the CARES Act, the coronavirus stimulus bill. Currently, the CARES Act’s Paycheck…Read More
Action Alert! Urge state Legislature to fix workers comp to aid COVID frontline workers
Posted OnApril 8, 2020 byTAKE ACTION! Urge Legislators to Enact Workers Compensation Reform So Essential Employees Can Streamline Access to Benefits Due to a Workplace Coronavirus Infection Frontline essential workers continue to perform their jobs in extremely dangerous environments and are being infected with coronavirus as a result. Therefore, I urge you to take immediate steps to reform the…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO COVID-19 Update for April 3
Posted OnApril 3, 2020 byApril 3, 2020 https://njaflcio.org/breakingnews/ As union sisters and brothers work on the front lines of every labor sector, battling the global pandemic in New Jersey and across America, the New Jersey State AFL-CIO is feverishly advocating on their behalf in state and federal governments. The state federation’s COVID-19 Toolbox is updated regularly with links to…Read More
President Wowkanech to discuss COVID-19 relief during Facebook Live session
Posted OnApril 1, 2020 byNew Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech will join U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross, D-1st District, and New Jersey Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo on Thursday morning, April 2, 2020, at 11:30 a.m., to discuss the $2.2 trillion federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, and especially the impact its expanded unemployment benefits will have…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO mourns the passing of BCTGM President David Durkee
Posted OnApril 1, 2020 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO was saddened to learn of the passing of Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union President David B. Durkee, who died March 30 at age 66 after a courageous battle with cancer. Throughout the New Jersey federation’s long, productive and deeply cordial relationship with Brother Durkee, he distinguished…Read More