Trenton, NJ—In favor of strengthening prevailing wage in New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy signed S2557 into law on Tuesday, July 9. Sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton, Assemblyman Wayne P. DeAngelo, Assemblywoman Pamela R. Lampitt and Assemblywoman Shavonda E. Sumter, the legislation will allow the issuing of stop-work orders for failure to meet prevailing wage standards….Read More

Trenton, NJ—The New Jersey State AFL-CIO today announced endorsement decisions for State Senate District 1, the entire State Assembly, and a slate of 65 rank-and-file union members running for county and local offices across the state. The 2019 election endorsements were announced during the New Jersey State AFL-CIO’s Legislative/COPE Endorsement Conference at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic…Read More

Trenton, NJ—New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech today issued the following statement in response to Governor Murphy’s budget address: “The New Jersey State AFL-CIO commends Governor Murphy for his efforts to make New Jersey a stronger and fairer state. His proposed investments and progressive agenda will help position our state for an even brighter…Read More

Trenton, NJ—Today, Governor Murphy signed into law A-15/S-15, which gradually increases the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2024. New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech issued the following statement in response: “Today is a vision realized for New Jersey’s working poor and the advocates that have fought for years on their behalf. Workers…Read More

Trenton, NJ—Today, Governor Murphy vetoed S-2663/A-4765 (Sweeney/Singleton/Mazzeo/Murphy), which sought to apply responsible contractor provisions to investments made by the New Jersey State Division of Investments. “We are very disappointed to see the Governor reject this important piece of legislation.  It would have been a “win-win” for responsible investors and contractors that play by the rules,…Read More