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Governor announces guidelines for Equal Pay Act compliance
Posted OnMarch 2, 2020 byGuidelines further educate employees and employers on protections of Equal Pay Act From the Office of Gov. Philip D. Murphy, March 2, 2020 TRENTON — Gov. Phil Murphy today announced guidelines from the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights to facilitate compliance and educate the public about the Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act. Murphy…Read More
Profile: Ai-jen Poo
Posted OnMarch 2, 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: Ai-jen Poo, who has been recognized among Fortune’s 50 World’s Greatest Leaders and Time’s 100 Most Influential People…Read More
Coronavirus: The AFL-CIO is acting
Posted OnFebruary 29, 2020 byClick HERE to download a copy of this information, with active links.Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Wowkanech thanks Governor Murphy for 2021 Budget
Posted OnFebruary 25, 2020 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO thanks Gov. Phil Murphy for his Fiscal 2021 budget proposals that would make health insurance more affordable for public employees and would invest in public education as part of his plan to lower property taxes. Water infrastructure funding and the Portal Bridge replacement also stood out among Murphy’s priorities in…Read More
Ready for the jobs of tomorrow? Share your thoughts
Posted OnFebruary 25, 2020 byTechnology will continue to change the way we work, the skills we need, and the types of jobs available, to union members and others alike. Your New Jersey State AFL-CIO asks you to take a couple of minutes to add to a survey on the future of work. The New Jersey State Future of Work…Read More
Trump administration’s politicized NLRB rule is an attack on working people’s freedom
Posted OnFebruary 25, 2020 byAFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) joint employer rule: This rule will allow companies to manipulate the system to limit working people’s freedom to negotiate for fair wages and benefits by hiring contractors to serve as a shield between the companies and their obligations to employees. It is a step…Read More
Solidarity Alert! Call to support our sisters and brothers and our Postal Service
Posted OnFebruary 25, 2020 byToday, Feb. 25, we are calling our Senators to help pass the USPS Fairness Act. Will you make a call? Dial (833) 924-0085 to be connected. You can tell their office that you are asking your Senator to cosponsor S. 2965, the USPS Fairness Act. The Act would help secure our public Postal Service’s finances…Read More
Nominate an unsafe employer for the 2020 Dirty Dozen
Posted OnFebruary 21, 2020 byWorkers’ Memorial Week is coming up in April and the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (National COSH) is soliciting nominations for its “Dirty Dozen” report. This report highlights employers with unsafe practices who are putting workers and communities at risk. Here is the quick and easy nomination form, with only five questions, which…Read More
Profile: Fred Redmond
Posted OnFebruary 21, 2020 byIn partnership with the national AFL-CIO and historical societies, the New Jersey State AFL-CIO honors African Americans who have made a significant impact in the labor and civil rights movements. We hope you meet them all. Today: Fred Redmond, United Steelworkers international vice president for human affairs. Read More
Profile: Muhammad Ali
Posted OnFebruary 20, 2020 byIn partnership with the national AFL-CIO and historical societies, the New Jersey State AFL-CIO honors African Americans who have made a significant impact in the labor and civil rights movements. We hope you meet them all. Today: Muhammad Ali. Universally regarded as one of the greatest boxers in history, he has been celebrated not only…Read More