Union Veterans Council
New Jersey State AFL-CIO Honors Military Service with Visits to Veteran Memorial Homes
Posted OnNovember 18, 2022 byThroughout the week the New Jersey State AFL-CIO, through its Union Veteran’s Council, organized visits to Veteran Memorial Homes in Vineland, Menlo Park and Paramus to honor their service and celebrate Veterans Day. Our Veteran Memorial Home visits have become a cherished tradition for the residents and staff of the Memorial Homes, and we thank Bimbo’s Bakery…Read More
Together, We Thank Our Veterans for Their Service
Posted OnNovember 10, 2022 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO honors, thanks, and celebrates our veterans today and everyday. Serving in the military demonstrates a shared commitment to our fellow Americans, our communities and the high ideals on which our country was founded. The comradery and dedication to a higher purpose that military service requires is akin to the solidarity of…Read More
Attention Veterans: Stand-Down Sept. 8
Posted OnAugust 6, 2021 byAtlantic City Regional Stand Down Serving Homeless and At Risk Veterans Services Include: VA Medical Mental Health Benefits Claims Housings Employment Men’s & Women’s Clothing Lunch Products Other Services Questions or Comments—Please Contact P. Tatum (609) 703-2467 Bob Looby (908) 894-0746 Wednesday, September 8, 2021 10:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. All Wars Memorial (Soldiers Home) 1510 Adriatic…Read More
Musicians Union’s concert gets toes tapping at New Jersey Veterans Home in Menlo Park
Posted OnJuly 28, 2021 byA Concert to Honor New Jersey’s Veterans was performed at the New Jersey Memorial Home for Veterans in the Menlo Park section of Edison on Wednesday, July 28, by members of Local 16-248 of the American Federation of Musicians. The free concert was co-sponsored by the New Jersey State AFL-CIO and its Union Veterans Council,…Read More
Concert by Musicians Union uplifts spirits at New Jersey Veterans Home in Paramus
Posted OnJuly 23, 2021 byA Concert to Honor New Jersey’s Veterans was performed at the New Jersey Memorial Home for Veterans in Paramus on Friday, July 23, by members of Local 16-248 of the American Federation of Musicians. The free concert was sponsored by the New Jersey State AFL-CIO and its Union Veterans Council, the Bergen County Central Labor…Read More
Honor our war dead by protecting our democracy
Posted OnMay 27, 2021 byThis Memorial Day, as we remember the heroic men and women who gave their lives defending our freedom, the best way we can honor their bravery is to protect and care for Gold Star families and every other American they left behind. Just like our deceased warriors, we must protect democracy by ensuring every eligible…Read More
Union Veterans Council honors deceased veterans with service project
Posted OnMay 18, 2021 byTime, nature and the weather have taken their toll on the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Vineland, also known as the Soldiers Home Cemetery, and in the original spirit of Decoration Day, the New Jersey State AFL-CIO’s Union Veterans Council cleaned grime off the headstones and planted flags alongside them on Tuesday, May 18….Read More
Honoring our heroes on Armed Forces Day, May 15, 2021
Posted OnMay 14, 2021 byArmy. Navy. Air Force. Marine Corps. Coast Guard. Space Force. Men and women from all over the United States are proudly and honorably serving in uniform under our nation’s flag, defending democracy and the American way of life. It’s been said that all families can sleep well at night knowing our armed forces are keeping…Read More
Union veterans honor retired veterans on 11-11-2020
Posted OnNovember 11, 2020 byOn Veterans Day 2020, the New Jersey State AFL-CIO Union Veterans Council delivered union-made baked snacks in the spirit of solidarity to honor the retirees living at New Jersey’s three veterans homes — Paramus, Menlo Park and Vineland — and to veterans who frequent the VA Medical Center in East Orange. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”34″ display=”basic_imagebrowser”]Brothers…Read More
Heroes get military-style thanks at Vineland Veterans Home
Posted OnJune 10, 2020 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO’s Union Veterans Council and the Southern New Jersey Central Labor Council held a Heroes Celebration at the New Jersey Veterans Home at Vineland on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, to thank and honor the frontline union brothers and sisters on staff at the home, to thank the home’s administrators, and to…Read More