AFSCME New Jersey

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

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GUEST BLOG: The Spirit of MLK in AFSCME New Jersey

The History of AFSCME began in 1932 in Madison Wisconsin. During the 60s, AFSCME’s struggles were linked to the Civil Rights Movement.

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Help Our Sisters and Brothers in Puerto Rico

On a normal day, Sandra Pacheco, an administrative assistant in Puerto Rico’s Department of Transportation and Public Works, begins her day at 7 a.m., filing paperwork for her colleagues in the fie

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Supporters of the "Fight for $15" movement march with banners and posters.

2020 Minimum Wage Hikes to Benefit 7 Million Working People

The new year brings good news for millions of working Americans. Nearly 7 mill

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Caught in Limbo: AFSCME Member Struggles with Student Loan Forgiveness

As a public librarian for the Philadelphia Free Library, Sheila O’Steen embodies what we think of when we imagine a public service worker. Every day, she interacts with members of her community.

Tell Your Legislators to Support the Millionaire's Tax

We stand in solidarity with Governor Murphy, and believe that he has proposed a responsible budget and he needs our support to help get it passed.

Tell your legislator: DON'T balance the budget on the backs of working people. Governor Murphy's budget invests in education and transportation, provides a record pension payment and puts a tax only on New Jersey's millionaires.

Please TAKE ACTION now! Click the TAKE ACTION button to write a letter to your legislator and follow the instructions on the flyer below to make your voice HEARD!

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National AFSCME News

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Labor Legacy
AFSCME President Lee Saunders explores Dr. Martin Luther King’s labor legacy. — Jan 20
Maryland Members Seek Fair Treatment from Gov. Hogan
AFSCME Maryland members rallied in Annapolis this week to send Gov. Larry Hogan a strong message that they need fair pay and safer staffing. — Jan 16
Help Our Sisters and Brothers in Puerto Rico
Sandra Pacheco is one of many AFSCME members and retirees in Puerto Rico who have been affected by a series of earthquakes and aftershocks that began Dec. 28. — Jan 16
Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program Gets Federal Funding
A loan repayment program for behavioral health workers has federal funding thanks to AFSCME. But we are pushing Congress for more. — Jan 15
AFSCME Local 4041 Certified As Exclusive Representatives For Three Bargaining Units
Three groups of State of Nevada employees have just won recognition as AFSCME to negotiate contracts. — Jan 14

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