Stuff in the ‘New Jersey’ Category
Relief for workers and families affected by the coronavirus: A useful guide
Posted OnMarch 27, 2020 byInformation courtesy of the Office of Rep. Donald Norcross, D-1st District Unemployment Benefit Improvements Benefits are retroactive to Jan. 27, 2020, for coronavirus-related separations. An additional $600 per week payment is provided to each recipient of unemployment insurance for up to four months, through July 31, 2020. This would be in addition to standard UI…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO thanks Senate for coronavirus bill, urges House to pass it and President to sign it quickly
Posted OnMarch 26, 2020 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO commends and thanks U.S. Sens. Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, both D-N.J., and the Senate as a whole for passing the $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package, which is a lifeline to New Jersey’s working men and women. The bill passed the Senate late Wednesday, March 25, by a 96-0 vote,…Read More
Take Action! Ask your House representative to vote for the coronavirus stimulus
Posted OnMarch 26, 2020 byThe U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote Friday, March 27, on the $2.2 trillion package of labor-friendly bills designed to help working families and restart the economy. The Senate passed the package 96-0. The New Jersey State AFL-CIO supports this legislation, which improves unemployment insurance benefits and sends money directly to the families…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO COVID-19 Update for March 24
Posted OnMarch 24, 2020 byMarch 24, 2020 A statement from Charles Wowkanech, New Jersey State AFL-CIO President The New Jersey State AFL-CIO’s officers and staff continue to advocate for the needs of union brothers and sisters who have been gut-punched by the coronavirus outbreak and all of its health and economic impacts. Secretary-Treasurer Laurel Brennan and I are in…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO COVID-19 Update for March 20
Posted OnMarch 20, 2020 byYou feel fine, but you might still have it Some people may spread COVID-19 and not know it. Some people have no symptoms, or symptoms that are so mild that they ignore them. It’s called being asymptomatic, but it doesn’t mean these people are virus-free. They’re not. Results of a study released by Eurosurveillance say 18%…Read More
Profile: Lillian Ford Feickert
Posted OnMarch 20, 2020 byIn partnership with the national AFL-CIO and historical societies, the New Jersey State AFL-CIO honors women who have made a significant impact in the labor, suffrage and women’s rights movements. We hope you meet them all. Today: Lillian Ford Feickert, who played a key role in an unsuccessful 1915 statewide referendum to gain voter approval…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO COVID-19 Update for March 19, SPECIAL EDITION
Posted OnMarch 19, 2020 byDuring the coronavirus crisis, and always, New Jersey State AFL-CIO Union Veterans Council serves those unionists who served America The UVC thanks union members who put their country first in times of crisis, and out of respect for all they have done and continues to do, the Council is sharing this information that’s tailored to…Read More
State Senate passes emergency package of coronavirus legislation
Posted OnMarch 19, 2020 byTODAY IN THE STATE HOUSE, MARCH 19, 2020 Today the State Senate passed over two dozen bills to assist residents, workers and businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. Of particular interest to the New Jersey State AFL-CIO and its members are bills assisting workers. The below coronavirus-related bills, which have passed the Assembly, passed the Senate…Read More
Profile: Elizabeth Almira Allen
Posted OnMarch 19, 2020 byIn partnership with the national AFL-CIO and historical societies, the New Jersey State AFL-CIO honors women who have made a significant impact in the labor, suffrage and women’s rights movements. We hope you meet them all. Today: Elizabeth Almira Allen, a teachers rights advocate, was the first woman president of the New Jersey Education Association.Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO COVID-19 Update for March 18
Posted OnMarch 18, 2020 byMarch 18, 2020 The president’s 15-day plan Listen to and follow the directions of your state and local authorities. If you feel sick, stay home. Do not go to work. Contact your medical provider. If your children are sick, keep them at home. Do not send them to school. Contact your medical provider. If someone…Read More