Workplace Safety and Health
Action Alert: Rutgers health heroes deserve a contract!
Posted OnMay 26, 2020 byRutgers University Biomedical Health Science (RBHS) faculty are on the front lines of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Yet throughout the COVID-19 crisis – in fact, for nearly two years – the…Read More
District 1199J thanks and honors frontline heroes with drive-by Solidarity parades
Posted OnMay 15, 2020 byHow do you thank frontline health care workers for their lifesaving and life-affirming work? For the sisters and brothers of District 1199J, National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees,…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO applauds State Senate for passing coronavirus workers comp reform
Posted OnMay 15, 2020 byUrges Assembly to support infected essential workers and pass the bill The New Jersey State AFL-CIO thanks the New Jersey State Senate for passing S-2380, which would make reforms to…Read More
Tell Congress: Support H.R. 6800, the HEROES Act
Posted OnMay 15, 2020 byH.R. 6800, the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act, includes an emergency workplace infectious disease standard; gives aid for state and local governments, public schools, the U.S. Postal…Read More
Action Alert! Please urge state Senate to vote Yes on presumption of infection on job
Posted OnMay 12, 2020 byLEGISLATIVE ADVISORY, MAY 12, 2020 Workers compensation reform legislation for coronavirus-infected workers released from the Senate Labor Committee along party lines Please TAKE ACTION and urge your State Senator to vote…Read More
Action Alert: Please testify on legislation reforming workers compensation for victims of COVID-19
Posted OnMay 6, 2020 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO respectfully urges you to support in-committee legislation that changes the “burden-of-proof requirement” for workers infected with the coronavirus under the state’s workers compensation system. The…Read More
Labor is diverse. Make sure Census 2020 results reflect our strength
Posted OnMay 5, 2020 byThe United States is becoming more diverse every day. We need to make sure the census reflects our communities and our people. Do your part—answer the census today and rest…Read More
Dignity of work, solidarity honored at Mass of hope
Posted OnMay 1, 2020 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO thanks the Rev. Jon Thomas, pastor of the Parish of St. Monica, Atlantic City, the Revs. Cesar A. Rebolledo and Andrew T. Pham, St. Monica’s…Read More
NJ AFL-CIO congratulates Kim on appointment to coronavirus oversight panel, and pledges partnership
Posted OnApril 30, 2020 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO congratulates U.S. Rep. Andy Kim, D-3rd District, on his selection to the bipartisan House Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis, and commends Speaker of the…Read More
NJ AFL-CIO thanks Norcross as he seeks federal holiday status for Workers Memorial Day
Posted OnApril 29, 2020 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO thanks and commends our Union Brother, U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross, D-1st District, as he prepares to introduce a bill in the House of Representatives to…Read More