Workplace Safety and Health
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
17th Annual WILD Conference canceled
Posted OnMarch 10, 2020 byWith New Jersey in a state of emergency declared by Gov. Phil Murphy, the New Jersey State AFL-CIO is canceling the Women In Leadership Development Conference originally scheduled for this weekend, Friday and Saturday, March 13 and 14, 2020. The health and well-being of all WILD sisters and brothers is the labor federation’s top priority….Read More
Governor declares state of emergency amid COVID-19
Posted OnMarch 10, 2020 byNews from the Office of Gov. Phil Murphy, Monday, Feb. 9, 2020 Public health emergency to strengthen state preparedness to contain the spread of novel coronavirus TRENTON – As part of the state’s coordinated response to address the novel coronavirus outbreak, Gov. Phil Murphy today declared a state of emergency and a public health emergency,…Read More
What you need to know about workplace harassment
Posted OnMarch 8, 2020 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO celebrates International Women’s Day and thanks our union sisters for their contributions to home, work, America and the world. Women truly are the future. To learn more about the AFL-CIO’s programs for workplace fairness and gender protection, please click here. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”5″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″]Read More
Coronavirus: The AFL-CIO is acting
Posted OnFebruary 29, 2020 byClick HERE to download a copy of this information, with active links.Read More
Ready for the jobs of tomorrow? Share your thoughts
Posted OnFebruary 25, 2020 byTechnology will continue to change the way we work, the skills we need, and the types of jobs available, to union members and others alike. Your New Jersey State AFL-CIO asks you to take a couple of minutes to add to a survey on the future of work. The New Jersey State Future of Work…Read More
HTC and Airbnb Square Off in Jersey City over Ordinance Regulating Short-Term Rentals
Posted OnJuly 26, 2019 by
The Hotel Trades Council (HTC) and its members are facing a critical fight with Airbnb in Jersey City.
On June 26, HTC celebrated the passage of a Jersey City ordinance that places regulations on Airbnb rentals. The ordinance safeguards the wages, benefits and jobs of hundreds of hotel workers in the Jersey City region. Moreover, it protects affordable housing and quality of life for tens of thousands of city residents.Read More
Congressman Norcross Introduces the Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act
Posted OnJune 27, 2019 by
As we near the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. AFSCME, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01), a member of the House Committee on Education and Labor and New Jersey State AFL-CIO Labor Candidate, is leading the charge on legislation that would guarantee public-service workers in every state have the right to stand together and negotiate for fair wages and working conditions.Read More
Governor Murphy Signs ‘Panic Button’ Bill to Protect Hotel Workers from Assaults, Harassment
Posted OnJune 11, 2019 byNew Jersey Passes First Statewide Law Mandating Panic Devices for Hotel Workers
Hundreds of hotel workers, union leaders and elected officials gathered at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City today to witness the signing of a bill requiring hotels to equip certain employees with “panic buttons” for their protection against inappropriate conduct by guests.Read More