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Legislators: Support Nurses? Pass S-304! Safe Staffing Rally Shines Light on Crisis in Hospitals
Posted OnMay 11, 2023 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO stood in solidarity with over 500 nurses and health care professionals today at a rally at the State House. Attending the rally were members from HPAE, JNESO, 1199J AFSCME, NJNU (CWA 1091), CWA Local 1036, NYSNA and USW, among others. We are calling on legislators, on behalf of workers, patients,…Read More
Today at the Statehouse: Legislative Update
Posted OnMay 8, 2023 bySenate Labor Committee Releases Privatization Reform Legislation & “Second Chance” Bill for Career Opportunities for Formerly Incarcerated People The New Jersey State AFL-CIO commends Senator Shirley Turner (D-15) for her leadership in sponsoring S-1350, which requires a cost analysis to examine the impact on workers and taxpayers prior to awarding a contract to privatize public services….Read More
SOLIDARITY ALERT Rally for Safe Staffing: Sign Up Today
Posted OnMay 2, 2023 bySign up to join us on Thursday, May 11th, 2023, at the State House in Trenton The New Jersey State AFL-CIO urges all affiliates to stand in solidarity with healthcare workers and attend this important event. There is a staffing crisis at New Jersey hospitals, and it is having severe consequences on the delivery of care…Read More
Please support S-1350 (Turner): Concerns the Privatization of Public Services
Posted OnMay 2, 2023 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO supports this legislation and respectfully asks for your support in the Senate Labor Committee scheduled for May 8, 2023. The bill requires a cost analysis to examine the impact on workers and taxpayers prior to awarding a contract to privatize public services. Regardless of philosophical positions on privatization, whether in…Read More
PRESS RELEASE Gov. Murphy Signs Bill Improving Unemployment Insurance Benefits for Striking Workers
Posted OnApril 24, 2023 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO was proud to stand with Governor Murphy in the State House today when he signed A-4772 into law. In addition to the Governor, we applaud the strong efforts of the bill’s prime sponsors: Assemblymen Anthony Verrelli (D-15), Joe Egan (D-17) and Wayne DeAngelo (D-14) and Senators Paul Sarlo (D-36) and…Read More
SOLIDARITY ALERT: Rutgers Employees Continue to Mobilize – Join us at Two Events on Campus
Posted OnApril 19, 2023 byRally Before the Board of Governor’s Meeting TOMORROW Bargaining Rally on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Although the picket lines have temporarily come down and the strike has been suspended, the union movement must continue to shine a light on several outstanding labor issues that need to be addressed by Rutgers University. This Thursday, April 20,…Read More
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