Workplace Safety and Health
Governor Murphy supports New Jersey’s workforce by signing worker misclassification bills
Posted OnJuly 8, 2021 byBy signing four pro-labor bills into law on Thursday, July 8, Gov. Phil Murphy and his administration continue to work closely and vigorously with labor and legislative leaders to combat…Read More
Today at the State House
Posted OnMay 20, 2021 byAssembly passes bills to reform higher education jobs, help union workers in Atlantic City, and aid injured employees in workers compensation The New Jersey State Assembly on Thursday, May 20,…Read More
Honoring public servants, teachers, nurses, police and all heroes
Posted OnMay 6, 2021 byAs we honor our union brothers and sisters during Public Service Recognition Week, from May 2-8, Teacher Appreciation Week, from May 3-7, National Nurses Week, from May 6-12, and National…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…Read More
Labor movement pauses in solemn observance of Workers Memorial Day
Posted OnMay 2, 2021 byWith hands folded and heads bowed, the labor movement in New Jersey mourned workers who died on the job in 2020, a year like no other in American history. And…Read More
NJ AFL-CIO congratulates Union Brother Marty Walsh on his confirmation as Labor secretary
Posted OnMarch 22, 2021 byThe 1 million members of the New Jersey labor movement are thrilled to congratulate our Union Brother Marty Walsh on his confirmation as secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor….Read More
President Biden signs the American Rescue Plan to aid all families
Posted OnMarch 11, 2021 byMarch 11, 2021 President Joe Biden has wasted no time in signing the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan into law, affixing his signature to the historic COVID relief and economic…Read More
NJ AFL-CIO recalls COVID victims
Posted OnFebruary 22, 2021 byState Labor federation thanks NJ elected officials for leadership Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, New Jersey’s essential workers have labored on the front lines of health care, police and fire, transportation…Read More
NJ AFL-CIO thanks senators, House members for co-sponsoring PRO Act
Posted OnFebruary 10, 2021 byMembers of the New Jersey delegation to Congress, with one exception, showed leadership and ongoing support for working families when they signed aboard as original co-sponsors of the Protecting the…Read More
Murphy’s plans for 2021 put working families first
Posted OnJanuary 12, 2021 byIn his State of the State Address, Gov. Phil Murphy laid out a road map of active support for New Jersey’s working families. His plans for 2021 will add to…Read More