Coronavirus
UPDATE: Murphy, Cuomo and Lamont announce regional restrictions to combat COVID-19; Murphy issues strict rules
Posted OnMarch 16, 2020 byFrom the New Jersey Governor’s Office, Monday, March 16, 2020 The three states will limit crowd capacity for recreational and social gatherings to 50 people, effective by 8 p.m. Monday, March 16 Restaurants and bars will close for on-premises service and move to takeout and delivery only, effective 8 p.m. Monday, March 16 Movie theaters,…Read More
State AFL-CIO thanks House delegation for voting for Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Posted OnMarch 16, 2020 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO thanks and congratulates all members of New Jersey’s delegation to the House of Representatives for swift and decisive passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Families First, a bipartisan bill, is a bolder step beyond the $8.3 billion emergency coronavirus spending package that became law on March 6. The…Read More
Gov. Phil Murphy asks federal government to reopen Affordable Care Act enrollment
Posted OnMarch 16, 2020 byFrom the New Jersey Governor’s Office, Sunday, March 15, 2020 TRENTON – Responding to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Phil Murphy today requested the federal government open a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) in New Jersey to allow uninsured and underinsured residents to enroll in health coverage through the federal health insurance exchange. The governor’s request…Read More
NJMVC extends expiration dates for driver licenses, registrations, and inspections
Posted OnMarch 14, 2020 byFrom the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, Saturday, March 14, 2020: TRENTON – Gov. Phil Murphy and New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Chief Administrator Sue Fulton have announced that because of the COVID-19 outbreak and to protect the public, the MVC will extend expiration dates for driver licenses, registrations and inspection stickers. Effective immediately, the…Read More
COVID-19 Update: AFL-CIO Resource Sheet
Posted OnMarch 14, 2020 byCLICK HERE for a downloadable PDF of this information, with active links.Read More
InfoGraphics from the CDC — COVID-19 in pictures
Posted OnMarch 13, 2020 by[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”6″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] Printable Versions: COVID-19 Symptoms Stop the Spread If You Get Sick Important Talking Points General Information Yuck! Germs!Read More
COVID-19 Update: March 13
Posted OnMarch 13, 2020 byPlease CLICK HERE for the New Jersey State AFL-CIO coronavirus resource page From The Seattle Times, where the cluster has proved fatal Please CLICK HERE or on the graphic to get a downloadable guide. From the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and New Jersey state government Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses…Read More
Coronavirus update from New Jersey State AFL-CIO
Posted OnMarch 12, 2020 byWith New Jersey in a state of emergency and a health emergency because of the COVID-19 coronavirus, and with Gov. Phil Murphy stating that all gatherings of 250 people or more should be canceled, the New Jersey State AFL-CIO is gathering important facts and useful links to help working families get through this crisis. Click…Read More
Gov. Phil Murphy recommends cancellation of all public gatherings of more than 250 individuals
Posted OnMarch 12, 2020 byFrom the Office of the Governor 03/12/2020 TRENTON – New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy today released the following statement: “Today, based on guidance we have received from the commissioner of Health, we are recommending the cancellation of all public gatherings throughout New Jersey of more than 250 individuals, including concerts, sporting events and parades. These…Read More
Video: President Richard Trumka tells CNBC how labor is fighting virus
Posted OnMarch 11, 2020 byNational AFL-CIO President Richard L. Trumka is pressing the Trump administration and Congress to protect workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Read More