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Elizabeth H. Shuler elected first woman president of AFL-CIO
Posted OnAugust 20, 2021 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO congratulates Elizabeth H. Shuler on her election as the first woman president of the AFL-CIO, and Fred Redmond as the first African American to serve as secretary-treasurer. The National AFL-CIO Executive Council on Friday, August 20, elected Acting President and Secretary-Treasurer Shuler, an IBEW sister, to complete the term of…Read More
New Jersey Labor Movement Mourns Richard Trumka
Posted OnAugust 5, 2021 by“The entire American labor movement has lost a champion and a fighter, and New Jersey has lost a close friend,” New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech said of the unexpected passing of AFL-CIO President Richard L. Trumka. President Trumka died on Thursday, August 5, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was 72. “Rich Trumka…Read More
National AFL-CIO report shows 74 New Jersey workers were killed on the job in 2019
Posted OnMay 4, 2021 byView Report here: Death on the Job 2021 An annual report released on Tuesday, May 4, by the national AFL-CIO shows that 74 New Jersey workers were killed on the job in 2019, and 69,000 suffered reportable injuries. The report, titled “Death on the Job. The Toll of Neglect,” marks the 30th year the AFL-CIO…Read More
Labor Candidate Carney elected to Sussex Commissioners, replacing Labor Candidate Hertzberg
Posted OnFebruary 1, 2021 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO congratulates our Brother Christopher Carney, who was elected at a special convention to fill an open seat on the Sussex County Board of Commissioners. Brother Carney, a proud member of IUOE 825, replaces Brother Joshua Hertzberg, a proud member of ILA 1084-1, who left the commissioners – formerly known as…Read More
Biden’s choice to lead OSHA led USW’s safety efforts
Posted OnJanuary 22, 2021 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO commends President Joe Biden on his choice of James S. Frederick to lead the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and looks forward to working with the new deputy assistant secretary of labor as he reinvigorates the agency that protects Americans on the job. “President Biden understands the Labor Movement’s skills…Read More
Remembering Martin Luther King on his day
Posted OnJanuary 15, 2021 byWe honor a great supporter of Democracy and Labor: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968 The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was defending the right of public employees to organize labor unions in Memphis, Tennessee, when his life was stolen from him by an assassin’s bullet. His support…Read More
Labor Candidates serving working families through elected offices
Posted OnJanuary 11, 2021 byPleasantville City Mayor Judy Ward was sworn in by Superior Court Judge Susan Maven on Jan. 1, 2021. She was joined by her husband, Wick; sons Terence and Jeren; and grandchildren Kyla, Terence Jr. and Tyson. 2021 oath-taking follows victories in November, long service to families For some Labor Candidates, 2020 was a year of…Read More
A Union Contract for Christmas
Posted OnDecember 21, 2020 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO congratulates Sean P. McBride, President of IFPTE Local 196, and Jimmy Robertello, Business Agent of Local 196, on their recent organizing victory in Camden County. After 2½ years, this duo successfully organized 80 drivers who are employed by the South Jersey Transportation Authority. These drivers, mostly African American women and…Read More
Going shopping? Shopping online? Buy Union!
Posted OnNovember 25, 2020 byOne thing that never changes is the value of well-established, American made brands produced by companies that treat their workers fairly and give them a voice on the job. Happy holidays and let’s all work together to build a stronger America. CLICK HERE for a printable pdfRead More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO mourns the loss of Justice Ginsburg
Posted OnSeptember 19, 2020 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO mourns the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a champion for civil rights, women’s rights and workers’ rights. “Justice Ginsburg always sided with organized labor, even when the conservative-leaning court ruled against unions in cases like Janus v. AFSCME,” New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech…Read More