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General News
July 28, 2010
Jason O’Donnell from FMBA Local 11 Selected to Fill Assembly Vacancy
The New Jersey State AFL-CIO Congratulates Jason O’Donnell for his selection to fill a vacancy in the New Jersey State Assembly in Legislative District 31.
July 23, 2010
New Jersey State AFL-CIO and NJ Motorsports Park Support American Red Cross Blood Drive
NJ Motorsports Park will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, August 7, 2010, and will be giving away two free stock car racing tickets to every person who donates blood. Visit www.redcrossblood.org/NJMP to register today.
July 22, 2010
Unemployment Extension Bill Signed into Law
On Thursday, July 22, 2010, the President signed into law the Unemployment Compensation Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213). The law will restore unemployment benefits for 2.5 million Americans and 35,200 New Jerseyans.
July 15, 2010
Landmark Financial Reform Bill Clears Congress
The greed, irresponsibility, and poor oversight which led to the financial meltdown in 2008, have been put in check thanks to the efforts of President Obama, Congressional Democrats, and three Republicans who today displayed the courage to say “no” to Wall Street abuses.
Legislation News
July 21, 2010
2.0% Property Tax Cap Signed Into Law
On July 8, 2010 the State Senate passed the conditional veto (CV) of S-29 (Sweeney), which establishes a 2.0% annual property tax levy increase for local governments, including municipalities, counties and school boards.
Election News
June 16, 2010
Union Members Win Runoff Elections
Three union members, who were in runoff elections, all claimed victory on Tuesday, June 15, 2010. This brings the total number of labor candidate election victories to date to 608.
Organizing News
June 30, 2010
SOLIDARITY PREVAILS: After 2.5 Years, Heldrich Workers Secure First Contract
After more than two years of contract negotiations, an agreement has finally been reached between the Heldrich Hotel and Workers United.