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General News
February 1, 2012
Stand with Verizon Workers Fighting for a Fair Contract
Our fight with Verizon is not over yet. As long as workers remain without a contract we must keep the pressure on management.
January 31, 2012
Congratulations to IFPTE 195 and SEIU 518 on Ratification of a New Contract
The New Jersey State AFL-CIO would like to congratulate our brothers and sisters from IFPTE 195 and SEIU 518 on the approval of a new contract. The contract, which covers state workers, was overwhelmingly ratified by the membership.
January 30, 2012
Congratulations: Brother John Shinn Appointed as Regional Director for the United Steelworkers
The New Jersey State AFL-CIO sincerely congratulates John Shinn on his recent appointment as the District 4 Regional Director for the United Steelworkers.
December 7, 2011
Register Today: WILD Conference March 30-31, 2012
At the 9th Annual Women in Leadership Development (WILD) Conference, participants will engage in a highly interactive program which allows them to develop strategies to “build unity” among union and community members and “fight back” against the attacks to our union values. CLICK HERE to register.
Legislation News
January 25, 2012
2012 is the Year for Passage of a Higher Education Construction Bond Referendum
On January 23, 2012, several college and university Presidents were asked to testify before the Senate Higher Education Committee regarding their most pressing issues, and many of them expressed a strong desire for the passage of a higher education construction bond referendum.
January 25, 2012
Speaker Oliver & Senate President Sweeney Sponsor Legislation to Increase the Minimum Wage
During the legislative re-organization in mid-January for the 2012/2013 legislative session, Speaker Shelia Oliver made increasing the state’s minimum wage a top priority.
January 10, 2012
Labor Related Bills Acted On By or Sent to the Governor
During the final voting session of the 2010/2011 Legislative session, labor related bills were acted on by the Governor or sent to his desk for consideration.