AFL-CIO Endorses USMCA After Successfully Negotiating Improvements
Trade rules in America will now be fairer because of our hard work and perseverance. Working people have created a new standard for future trade negotiations.
Read moreURGENT ACTION NEEDED
Please contact Speaker Coughlin and your legislators to support S-4204 (Sweeney) and A-5936 (Egan/DeAngelo): Stops employers from exploiting workers via "misclassification."
Read moreTAKE ACTION! CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS TO STOP INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR ABUSE
We need everyone to contact their state lawmakers NOW. Here's how you can make your voice heard.
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December 5 Legislative Advisory
Legislative Advisory: Today at the State House
Package of Legislation Seeking to Address the Misclassification of Independent Contractors Released from the Senate Labor Committee
Read moreDecember 2 Legislative Advisory
Legislative Advisory:
Package of Legislation Seeking to Address the Misclassification of Independent Contractors Posted in the Senate Labor Committee for this Thursday (12/5/19)
Read morePresident Wowkanech's Statement on Congressman Norcross' Pension Position
New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech supports Congressman Norcross’ position to work together to uphold the state’s commitment toward a sustainable pension system for public workers.
Read moreSOLIDARITY ALERT Shore Nurses Union, Somers Point – One Day Strike on 11/26/19!
Shore Medical Center Nurses/NYSNA working at Shore Medical Center (formerly Shore Memorial Hospital), is planning a one day strike tomorrow beginning at 7:00 am to advocate for exceptional patient care, safe staffing, and a fair contract. The Shore Nurses Union represents more than 340 registered nurses at Shore Medical Center in Somers Point.
Read moreNovember 18 Legislative Advisory
Legislative Advisory: Today at the State House
Package of Legislation Seeking to Address the Misclassification of Independent Contractors Clears the Assembly Labor Committee
Legislative Advisory: Today at the State House
Misclassification of Independent Contractors, Contractor Wage Payment Enforcement, and Apprenticeship Bills Passed from the Senate Labor Committee.
Read moreUnion Sister Rue Ryan Wins Close Election for Lumberton Council
The New Jersey State AFL-CIO is proud to congratulate our sister, Rue Ryan, a member of CWA Local 1036, for her election to the Lumberton Township Committee. Another example that every vote counts, on Election Night this election was too close to call and went down to provisional and mail-in ballots. After all the ballots were tabulated, sister Ryan was declared the winner by 9 votes!
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