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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
Donate PPE to help your brothers and sisters on the front lines
Posted OnApril 1, 2020 byThe State Troopers Fraternal Association and the Health Professionals and Allied Employees – more than 15,000 union brothers and sisters serving as the “tip of the spear” in the war on COVID-19, are asking members of the public, small business owners and operators, and large corporations alike to donate personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO COVID-19 Update for March 31
Posted OnMarch 31, 2020 byMarch 31, 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 in the state and federal administrations for union members. We urge everyone to stay safe and healthy. New guidance…Read More
Profile: Alice Paul
Posted OnMarch 31, 2020 byIn partnership with the national AFL-CIO and historical societies, the New Jersey State AFL-CIO honors women who have made a significant impact in the labor, suffrage and women’s rights movements. We hope you meet them all. Today: Alice Stokes Paul, the architect of women’s suffrage, the Equal Rights Amendment, and some of the most significant…Read More
NJ AFL-CIO praises House for passing CARES stimulus bill that helps New Jersey working families
Posted OnMarch 27, 2020 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO thanks the 12 members of the New Jersey delegation and the entire House of Representatives for passing the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act – the CARES Act – and delivering it to President Donald J. Trump for signing. Thanks also go to New Jersey’s two Senators for voting…Read More
Relief for workers and families affected by the coronavirus: A useful guide
Posted OnMarch 27, 2020 byInformation courtesy of the Office of Rep. Donald Norcross, D-1st District Unemployment Benefit Improvements Benefits are retroactive to Jan. 27, 2020, for coronavirus-related separations. An additional $600 per week payment is provided to each recipient of unemployment insurance for up to four months, through July 31, 2020. This would be in addition to standard UI…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO thanks Senate for coronavirus bill, urges House to pass it and President to sign it quickly
Posted OnMarch 26, 2020 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO commends and thanks U.S. Sens. Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, both D-N.J., and the Senate as a whole for passing the $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package, which is a lifeline to New Jersey’s working men and women. The bill passed the Senate late Wednesday, March 25, by a 96-0 vote,…Read More