The New Jersey State AFL-CIO congratulates the workers of EEW American Offshore Structures for their organizing win yesterday where the workers voted to join the Iron Workers International Union. Approximately 45 workers employed at the Paulsboro Monopile manufacturing facility overwhelmingly signed cards to join the union.  As the facility expands to meet demand, it is…Read More

New Jersey State AFL-CIO Announces 2023 Legislative Endorsements 49 Labor Candidates for Local Elected Offices Also Endorsed ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Today the New Jersey State AFL-CIO gathered with over 500 delegates and guests from affiliated unions at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for the labor organization’s 2023 Legislative/COPE Endorsement Conference. Following an analysis of…Read More

The 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

Senate 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

Sign 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

The 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

The 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

Rally 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

The 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