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Local Organizations Join Forces for Progressive Candidates in Upcoming Midterm Elections

Photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Rqf_1UQNGKGwTAQtWfZ7BRN5VJlYmd-v?usp=share_link Video: https://www.facebook.com/NJCitizenAction/videos/677598716968629/ Rahway, New Jersey (October 2022) – New Jersey labor unions, worker organizations, and progressive non-profits came together as an independent coalition to defend progressive Democratic candidates in the upcoming midterm congressional elections. The coalition aims to advance a working-families-first agenda in New Jersey through aggressive traditional and digital grassroots actions. …

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32BJ SEIU ESSENTIAL BUILDING SERVICE WORKERS RALLY AND AUTHORIZE BARGAINING COMMITEE TO CALL FOR A STRIKE

Images: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QhPKtM9yBEvCcwAjX24KSvTMjZaQ_3i6?usp=sharing Fort Lee, NJ – Today, July 20th, an estimated 82 essential building service workers from Horizon House, with the support of several members from New Jersey and New York, agreed to authorize a strike in case the Horizon House Board of Directors do not agree to a new contract for all porters, doorpersons, …

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VICTORY! WITH THE SUPPORT OF 32BJ, WORKERS TOOK ACTION AND PUSHED SWISSPORT CARGO SERVICES IN NEWARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO BEGIN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HEALTHY TERMINALS ACT

Images here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10t5M-TLZjrjNgSJtmjZyNrJCJ7_N2vVI?usp=sharing Newark, NEW JERSEY – Eight months after the enactment of the Healthy Terminals Act, over 300 workers at Swissport Cargo Services have succeeded in pushing the company to begin the implementation of the legislation. This week, several workers started seeing the benefit supplement in their paychecks. Swissport may also be obligated to …

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Dozens of Essential Workers Delivered a Letter to NJ Legislators to Demand Hazard Pay Funding

Photos and Video Here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11j2BMYRCPxNx6eA7ROYCfHeth9VThCIx?usp=sharing (Trenton, NJ)- Today dozens of New Jersey essential workers and representatives from several unions and pro-worker organizations delivered a letter to state legislators to make Hazard Pay a reality for workers all across the state. Workers also urged state legislators to allocate the remaining $3 billion in federal aid funds …

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BILL A3715 TO REFORM RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS REFORM PASSES ASSEMBLY LABOR COMMITTEE

NEWARK, N.J. — Bill A3715 successfully moved through the NJ Assembly Labor Committee with all Democrats voting in favor in a 6-3 party-line vote today. The bill, which was introduced on May 2nd by Assemblyman Paul Moriarty and Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly, seeks to limit the negative effects of restrictive covenants and no poach agreements on …

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VICTORY! 32BJ SEIU Endorsed Candidates Win in key Municipal Election in Newark and Patterson

NEWARK, N.J. — 32BJ SEIU, the largest property services union in the country, with 13,000 members in New Jersey, celebrates the victories of our union-endorsed pro-working families’ candidates who won big on today’s municipal election. For Mayor of the State’s largest city, Newark, Mayor Ras J. Baraka, will be serving a second term joined by …

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Victory! Jersey City Signs Agreement with the Developers for 70 Columbus, 90 Columbus and the Vantage for Compliance to the City’s Standard Wage Ordinance

Jersey City, NJ – Developers for 70 & 90 Columbus (70 Columbus Urban Renewal LLC and 90 Columbus Urban Renewal LLC both owned by Ironstate Developers and Panepinto) and The Vantage (LNH Owner Urban Renewal owned by Fisher Development Associates) have reached an agreement with the City of Jersey City in regards to their violations …

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32BJ SEIU ANNOUNCES ENDORSEMENT FOR PATERSON MAYOR ANDRE SAYEGH FOR MAY 10TH MUNICIPAL ELECTION

PATERSON, N.J. — 32BJ SEIU, the largest property services union in the country, with 13,000 members in New Jersey, announced today its municipal endorsement for the upcoming 2022 City of Paterson elections. The union decided to endorse incumbent Mayor Andre Sayegh. Born and raised in Paterson, Sayegh has worked diligently implementing progressive policies that …

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VICTORY! 27 SCHOOL JANITORS SETTLE NLRB CASE AGAINST HCSG AND RETURN TO WORK

Moorestown, NJ – After 10 months of fighting, 27 workers from the Moorestown School District have finally reached a settlement with the district’s janitorial contractor Healthcare Service Group. The settlement includes payments to the workers of over $400,000 in back pay of wages, and reimbursement of medical expenses workers incurred due to their job and …

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32BJ SEIU ANNOUNCES ENDORSEMENTS FOR CITY OF BAYONNE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

NEWARK, N.J. — 32BJ SEIU, the largest property services union in the country, with 13,000 members in New Jersey, announced today its municipal endorsement for the upcoming 2022 City of Bayonne elections. These endorsements came after virtual screening sessions, where members had the opportunity to address concerns regarding city policies and their effect on their …

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