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General News
June 30, 2009
Paid Family Leave Applications Being Accepted as of July 1, 2009
New Jersey’s workers can begin applying for New Jersey Paid Family Leave benefits beginning
Applications are available at the New Jersey Department of Labor website. To download an application, CLICK HERE. To view the New Jersey State AFL-CIO Paid Family Leave Fact Sheet, CLICK HERE. For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please CLICK HERE.
June 25, 2009
Mass Turnout at Health Care Reform Rally Tops 5,000. Delivers Message of Health Care Now, for All Americans
Over 5,000 union members, community activists, health care professionals, small business owners, and Congressional leaders rallied at the U.S. Capitol on
CLICK HERE to see pictures from the health care rally.
Legislation News
June 30, 2009
Board of Public Utilities (BPU) Prevailing Wage Bill Passes Both Houses
A-3372, supported by the New Jersey State AFL-CIO and sponsored by Assemblypersons Barnes, Diegnan, Evans and Egan passed the State Assembly on May 21, 2009. The legislation seeks to apply prevailing wage requirements to construction projects connected with Board of Public Utilities financial assistance.
June 25, 2009
MENENDEZ & LAUTENBERG JOIN AS CO-SPONSORS OF THE 9/11 HEALTH & COMPENSATION ACT
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We are proud that Senators Robert Menendez and Frank Lautenberg have joined as co-sponsors of the “James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2009.” The New Jersey State AFL-CIO has been a strong proponent of this legislation. The bill seeks to establish a federal health and compensation program for 9/11 responders and community members, as well as provide ongoing medical care for 9/11 health conditions to approximately 15,000 additional
June 23, 2009
Trade Bill Advances
A-2754, the “Jobs, Trade and Democracy Act,” sponsored by Assemblymen Egan and Ramos, passed the State Assembly on May 21, 2009 by a vote of 61-13-3-3. The bill establishes a role for the Legislature in Trade deliberations. To find out more, CLICK HERE to read our testimony in support of the bill. To view the vote, CLICK HERE.Election News
June 18, 2009
Endorsement Conference Energizes and Unifies New Jersey Labor Movement for 2009 Election
The New Jersey State AFL-CIO held its Legislative/COPE Endorsement Conference from June 16-17, 2009 at the Borgata Hotel and Casino in
CLICK HERE for a full list of this year’s endorsed candidates and labor candidates.
June 9, 2009
Pete Maurer Clinches Close PERS Board Election Victory
Congratulations to Pete Maurer for being elected to the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) Board. Winning by a margin of 676 votes Maurer’s election marks a significant victory for public employees throughout the state.
Organizing News
May 21, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS! to UFCW Local 1360 on their organizing victory at the Meadowview Nursing/Respiratory Care Facility
Workers at the Meadowview Nursing/Respiratory Care Facility have cause to celebrate after winning union representation with the UFCW Local 1360 this week by a vote of 48 to 35. Regardless of the company’s attempts to discourage support for the union, a concerted and dedicated effort on the part of the employees led to this impressive organizing victory.