AFSCME New Jersey

We believe that every person working to sustain their community deserves respect.

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Today, Governor Murphy signed into law A-15/S-15, which gradually increases the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2024.

LAS VEGAS — More than 160 AFSCME members gathered in Las Vegas last week to lift up the voice of public service workers and move our union forward.

A federal court has ruled in favor of working families and against wealthy special interests in D

LOS ANGELES — As fires burned in Northern and Southern California and the death toll continu

Collective Bargaining on the Horizon for Nevada State Employees
SB135 will enable more than 20,000 Nevada state employees to have a seat at the table with the governor and the Nevada Legislature and gain a voice in the decision making over working conditions and compensation. — Feb 15
Child Care Workers Stand Together for Better Early Education
“Having a union means the state agencies can’t just do whatever they want. We are part of an organization that knows the rules and helps providers." — Feb 15
AFSCME President Calls Trump’s Emergency Declaration ‘An Abuse of Power’
President Donald Trump’s emergency declaration is an “abuse of power,” according to AFSCME President Lee Saunders. — Feb 15
Honoring Our Beloved Law Enforcement Dogs
Let's show some love for AFSCME canines, who help make public safety happen. — Feb 14
NJ Minimum Wage Will Rise to $15/Hour By 2024
New Jersey becomes the fourth jurisdiction in the country to raise its minimum wage to $15 an hour. — Feb 13