Stuff in the ‘Elections’ Category
National AFL-CIO Recognizes New Jersey AFL-CIO’s Labor Candidates Program
Posted OnJuly 6, 2021 bySuccesses and Achievements Honored with the 2019 Path to Power Award On behalf of our 1 million members, the New Jersey State AFL-CIO is pleased to announce that the national AFL-CIO has presented the New Jersey State AFL-CIO with the 2019 Path to Power Award. Our Labor Candidates won the most elections to public office…Read More
Labor Candidate is top vote-getter in Collingswood election
Posted OnMay 12, 2021 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO congratulates Labor Candidate Rob Lewandowski on his re-election to the Collingswood Borough Commission on Tuesday, May 11. The Collingswood community clearly embraced his progressive record and vision for the future of the borough, which is why Brother Lewandowski was the top vote-getter in this bitterly contested non-partisan election. His advocacy…Read More
Legislative Endorsement Conference credential application coming by email
Posted OnMarch 8, 2021 byTo All Affiliates: The New Jersey State AFL-CIO Executive Board has voted to conduct the 2021 Legislative/COPE Endorsement Conference by Zoom videoconference on June 15, 2021. You will receive an email shortly from the New Jersey State AFL-CIO with details about the conference, a link to register your delegates for their credentials, and a link…Read More
UA Brother Cheek joins Hamilton Township Committee
Posted OnMarch 3, 2021 byRichard Cheek, a proud member of UA 322 and a graduate of the 2020 Labor Candidates School, was chosen to fill an open seat on the Hamilton Township Committee (Mays Landing) on Monday, March 1, 2021. Brother Cheek must run for election in November 2021. Working together, 1,136 victories have been achieved through the New…Read More
Alice Paul Voter Protection Act honors a great New Jerseyan
Posted OnFebruary 24, 2021 byIn 1920, the face of the American electorate changed forever! The 19th Amendment to the Constitution gave women the right to vote. This didn’t happen by accident and it didn’t happen overnight. The 19th Amendment, which was signed 100 years ago, took 75 years of struggle, led in large part by the great New Jerseyan,…Read More
NJ AFL-CIO commends our delegation for attaining prestigious positions
Posted OnFebruary 9, 2021 byGarden State working families have a greater voice in Washington since the 117th Congress convened, with the members of the New Jersey congressional delegation gaining or maintaining key leadership roles on important and influential committees. The New Jersey State AFL-CIO commends our senators and representatives for their distinguished record of pro-labor legislation and constituent service,…Read More
NJ AFL-CIO supports re-introduction and passage of PRO Act
Posted OnFebruary 3, 2021 byWith the expected re-introduction in Congress of the Protecting the Right to Organize Act on Thursday, February 4 – the PRO Act – America’s workers will begin their campaign to achieve the meaningful federal labor law reforms they have been seeking for decades. The PRO Act, which was blocked by the previous anti-worker Senate, will…Read More
Labor Candidate Carney elected to Sussex Commissioners, replacing Labor Candidate Hertzberg
Posted OnFebruary 1, 2021 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO congratulates our Brother Christopher Carney, who was elected at a special convention to fill an open seat on the Sussex County Board of Commissioners. Brother Carney, a proud member of IUOE 825, replaces Brother Joshua Hertzberg, a proud member of ILA 1084-1, who left the commissioners – formerly known as…Read More
Bright new day dawns for workers as Biden, Harris take oaths
Posted OnJanuary 20, 2021 byA new era for working families began today as Joseph R. Biden Jr. became president of the United States of America and Kamala D. Harris made history as the first woman and first person of color to become vice president. Their advocacy for the Labor Movement’s Workers First Agenda and their pledge to unify this…Read More
Weinberg’s passionate advocacy for working families is her legacy
Posted OnJanuary 14, 2021 byState Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg, center, with New Jersey State AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Laurel Brennan and New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech. After a three-decade legislative career that put working families first, state Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg will retire in January 2022 at the end of her current term. Her passionate advocacy…Read More