Media
Congressman Norcross Sponsored BRAVE Act Passes House
Posted OnNovember 17, 2021 byThe “Bringing Registered Apprenticeships to Veterans Education” Act (HR 147) Helps Veterans Transition into the Skilled Trades The New Jersey State AFL-CIO applauds the efforts of Congressman Donald Norcross (D-1) for spearheading legislation aimed at promoting awareness and providing information for veterans to pursue an apprenticeship program in the building and construction trades. “Here…Read More
SOLIDARITY ALERT: Join IATSE Local 59 Brothers and Sisters for a Day of Action
Posted OnNovember 17, 2021 byNJ State AFL-CIO Officers and Assemblyman Gary Schaer will be there in a show of Solidarity IATSE Local 59 brothers and sisters have been on strike for a month and negotiations are at a standstill. They have not seen a raise in 10 years and their health care benefits have been stripped. All these…Read More
President Biden Signs Massive Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into Law
Posted OnNovember 15, 2021 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO praised President Biden for his commitment to and passage of this historic law, which is considered to be the largest single investment in infrastructure since the creation of the interstate highway system. The law has allocated $12 billion for New Jersey. We thank New Jersey’s Congressional Delegation who stood strong…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO Congratulates Nick Scutari on his election as Senate President
Posted OnNovember 12, 2021 bySenator Steven Oroho Elected Senate Republican Minority Leader New Jersey State AFL-CIO Congratulates Nick Scutari (D-22) on his election as Senate President. “Senator Scutari was a strong leader as Chairman of the Judiciary Committee and has the experience to lead as the Senate President. He has worked his way up through the ranks from…Read More
SOLIDARITY ALERT! Join AFT Local 1796 at a William Paterson University Layoff Protest Rally
Posted OnNovember 12, 2021 byJoin AFT Local 1796 at a William Paterson University Layoff Protest Rally Despite numerous concessions made by William Paterson University employees, the administration is moving forward with laying off 40% of its faculty over the next three years. This hurts academic quality, students and union employees. Please join your union brothers and sisters in a…Read More
Let’s Honor Our Veterans
Posted OnNovember 11, 2021 byThe truest description of the United States is “The home of the free because of the brave.” Every man, woman and child owes our armed forces veterans from every conflict an everlasting debt of gratitude every day, but especially on this 11th day of the 11th month: Veterans Day. Whenever our nation has called, working…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO Congratulates Craig Coughlin on his reelection as Speaker of the State Assembly
Posted OnNovember 10, 2021 byAssemblyman John DiMaio Elected Assembly Republican Minority Leader New Jersey State AFL-CIO Congratulates Craig Coughlin on his reelection as Speaker of the State Assembly. “Speaker Coughlin (D-19) has done an excellent job leading the State Assembly during very difficult and trying times for New Jersey’s working families. He has earned another two years as…Read More
HR-5727 Reintroduced: The Public Service Right to Negotiate Act
Posted OnNovember 4, 2021 byNew Jersey House Members Are Co-Sponsors, Including 2 of Only 3 Republicans Nationally The New Jersey State AFL-CIO commends the members of our state’s House delegation who are original co-sponsors of the Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act (HR-5727). This desperately needed legislation will ensure that public servants can organize and collectively bargain for fair wages…Read More
TOGETHER WE MADE HISTORY!
Posted OnNovember 4, 2021 byLabor congratulates Murphy, Labor Candidates Congratulations to our pro-labor Gov. Phil Murphy as he achieves victory in the fiercely contested Election of 2021! The New Jersey State AFL-CIO celebrates our state chief executive’s historic re-election as he becomes the first Democratic governor to win a second term since 1977. Every vote mattered in this…Read More
Action Alert! Show your support for Striketober!
Posted OnOctober 27, 2021 byRight now, thousands of workers are on strike for better wages and working conditions. Seventy-four percent of Americans support employees going on strike. Do you? Add your name if you support workers on the picket line! CLICK HERE TO ADD YOUR NAME IN SOLIDARITY “Strikes are leading indicators that our country is heading in the…Read More