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Solidarity for Safe Staffing
Posted OnOctober 27, 2023 byNew Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech and Secretary/Treasurer Laurel Brennan, along with Congressman Frank Pallone and our affiliates, participated at the United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions hearing on the urgent crisis of safe staffing in the healthcare industry. The testimony given by the nurses and witnesses was compelling and heart…Read More
Congratulations! Workers at Cannabist in Vineland join UFCW 152
Posted OnOctober 25, 2023 byMore than a dozen workers at Cannabist, a cultivation and production facility in Vineland, voted to join the UFCW and in October, the State Board of Mediations designated UFCW 152 as their union, allowing both the union and employer to negotiate a contract. The workers, mostly cultivators, are seeking a wage increase, health and safety…Read More
A message on the passing of our IBEW 102 brother Michael Pulsinelli
Posted OnSeptember 18, 2023 byIt is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our IBEW 102 brother Michael Pulsinelli. Mike passed away on Friday. He has been a valued and beloved member of our labor family. His love for the labor community extended near and far. He served in many capacities. Mike was the President…Read More
A Statement from NJ State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech in Support of the UAW
Posted OnSeptember 15, 2023 byThe City of Trenton Passes Project Labor Agreement Ordinance
Posted OnSeptember 11, 2023 byCWA & AFSCME Labor Candidates Get it Done Through Solidarity The City of Trenton Passes Project Labor Agreement Ordinance The benefits of electing union members has once again delivered, this time for the members of the building and construction trades in Mercer County. We commend our union sisters Councilwomen Jenna Figueroa Kettenberg (CWA 1038) and…Read More
SOLIDARITY UPDATE: New Jersey AFL-CIO Joined by Assemblyman Verrelli at UAW 2326 Rally
Posted OnSeptember 7, 2023 byToday, hundreds of union members from every sector of the labor movement joined with legislators to rally in support of our UAW 2326 Region 9 brothers and sisters who have been on strike since early June at West Rock, LLC. Negotiations are at a standstill; company profits have soared since the pandemic into the billions…Read More
Remember the strikers this Labor Day
Posted OnSeptember 3, 2023 bySince Labor Day of last year, there have been worker protests resulting in historic strike activity in our state and nation. The last 12 months stand out as the largest display of workers fighting exploitation since I was elected as president of the New Jersey State AFL-CIO in 1997. In fact, there have been more…Read More
SOLIDARITY UPDATE: UAW Workers Need Us on the Picket Line at West Rock LLC
Posted OnAugust 28, 2023 byWe Need You! We need you to join the New Jersey State AFL-CIO as we continue to support our UAW Local 2326 brothers and sisters at West Rock LLC. These workers have been on strike for over three months and have been without a contract since December 15, 2022. Management has been stalling negotiations while at the same…Read More
SOLIDARITY ALERT: National Day of Solidarity with WGAE and SAG/AFTRA
Posted OnAugust 22, 2023 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech & Secretary Treasurer Laurel Brennan joined with affiliates and members of Writers Guild of America, East and SAG/AFTRA who have been on strike against The Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers, AMPTP for 112 days collectively. Tuesday, August 22, 2023, was declared a National Day of Solidarity…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO and Elected Officials Rally with Nurses Entering their Second Week on Strike at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Posted OnAugust 14, 2023 byHundreds of union members, union leaders, activists and elected officials rallied with New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech and Secretary/Treasurer Laurel Brennan today as they marched alongside United Steelworkers (USW) Local 4-200 nurses on strike at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. The message was clear; bargain in good faith with the union and achieve…Read More