The New Jersey State AFL-CIO endorsed Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill for Governor of New Jersey because of her strong record of public service, her deep commitment to working families, and her unwavering support for organized labor.
“Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill has always stood shoulder to shoulder with New Jersey’s working people,” said Charlie Wowkanech, President of the New Jersey State AFL-CIO. “She understands the dignity of work, the importance of strong unions, and the role that labor plays in building a fair economy. As our next Governor, she’ll fight for quality and accessible health care for every family, for great public schools for every kid, and to make New Jersey more affordable for everyone.”
“With a 100% voting record with labor, Mikie has fought for us in Washington, and we are proud to fight for her now. She’s the leader New Jersey’s labor movement trusts to champion workers’ rights and deliver for all our families.”
The endorsement was unanimous and made by 500 delegates representing every sector of the labor movement and over 1 million union members and their families across New Jersey.
“From protecting collective bargaining rights to expanding access to apprenticeship programs, Mikie Sherrill has shown that she doesn’t just listen to workers — she acts,” added Laurel Brennan, Secretary-Treasurer of the New Jersey State AFL-CIO. “She knows that when workers succeed, New Jersey succeeds. We are proud to endorse her campaign and will mobilize our members across the state to help ensure she becomes our next Governor.”
With more than a thousand affiliated local unions, the New Jersey State AFL-CIO represents a powerful coalition of public- and private-sector workers across the state. Today’s endorsement sends a clear signal that labor is unified and energized heading into the November election.
“I’m honored to have the support of the New Jersey AFL-CIO,” said Congresswoman Sherrill. “Our state is stronger because of the power of organized labor, and I will never stop fighting for the dignity, safety, and well-being of every worker in New Jersey.”
We stand with Mikie Sherrill. She has a 100% AFL-CIO lifetime voting record and a proven track record of standing with New Jersey’s workers. As our next governor, she’ll support project labor agreements, wages, benefits and working conditions to make New Jersey affordable for everyone. Mikie has fought for us in Washington, and the New Jersey State AFL-CIO is proud to strongly endorse her for governor.
PUBLIC
Supports Quality Public Education. Sherrill is a strong supporter of public education and will ensure that our K-12 schools and educators receive the funding they need. She also supports our higher education system and will defend our colleges and universities from federal attacks. (MikieSherrill.com, accessed 8/20/25)
Supports Public Sector Workers. Sherrill supports the right of public sector workers to organize and collectively bargain for wages and benefits. She will protect and preserve the civil service and will oppose any attempt to privatize public work. (AFSCME New Jersey release, 6/11/25)
Will Protect Pensions and Health Care. Sherrill knows that public workers are counting on their hard-earned pensions and health care in retirement and will protect them from any attempt to cut benefits or put funds at unnecessary risk. (MikieSherrill.com, accessed 8/20/25)
PRIVATE
Supports Workers’ Rights. Sherrill has stood with striking workers and pushed for better wages for working people. If elected she will be a governor that will always be on the side of workers and will defend their rights at work. (MikieSherrill.com, accessed 8/20/25)
Will Go After Wage Theft and Harassment. Sherrill will defend workers against union busting employers. She supports strong enforcement of wage theft laws and anti-harassment provisions to protect workers and will appoint a strong Commissioner of Labor to protect workers. (MikieSherrill.com, accessed 8/20/25)
Supports Strong American Manufacturing. Sherrill supports strong “Buy America” provisions and voted for bipartisan legislation to increase and invest in American manufacturing, including bringing important industries back to America. (H.R. 4346, Vote #404, 7/28/22)
Building Trades
Supports Prevailing Wage and PLAs. Sherrill has consistently supported Prevailing Wage and Project Labor Agreements, having voted to protect Davis-Bacon while in Congress. She will ensure that state funded projects will treat workers fairly and pay them a decent wage. (H.R. 3684, Vote #314, 11/5/21)
Investing in Roads, Bridges and Public Transit. Sherrill supported the bipartisan infrastructure law to repair our roads and bridges while creating good union jobs. She will invest in our public transit system, having helped push through federal funds for the Gateway Tunnel project in Congress. (H.R. 3684, Vote #314, 11/5/21)
ALL WORKERS
Making Health Care More Affordable. Sherrill has worked in Congress and will continue to work to make health care more affordable. She voted to cap the cost of insulin to $35 per month for seniors, and bring down the costs of many other prescription drugs. (H.R. 5376, Vote #420, 8/12/22)
Bringing Down Costs for Working Families. Sherrill knows that rising prices have made everyday living tougher and will work to bring down costs, including housing, child care, and everyday items like food and gas. She believes that New Jersey is a state where all working families should be able to thrive. (MikieSherrill.com, accessed 8/20/25)