AFSCME New Jersey

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

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Reed Gusciora wins Trenton Mayor’s Race with the help of AFSCME NJ

Longtime Assemblyman Reed Gusciora won yesterday’s runoff election for Mayor of Trenton. The longtime labor committee member was endorsed by AFSCME NJ, Council 63 early last month.

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Camden County Library Workers ratify contract after year of activism

Last month, AFSCME NJ workers with the Camden County Library were finally able to ratify a contract after more than a year of job actions and community outreach.

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AFSCME members in Illinois rally with signs that say "Working people deserve a voice" and "Rauner is hurting Illinois."

‘We Wouldn’t Have Anything If It Weren’t for Our Union’

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The United States Capitol Building at dusk.

AFSCME to Trump: Federal Workers Deserve Respect

AFSCME President Lee Saunders lashed out at the Trump administration after President Donald Trump signed a s

National AFSCME News

Poor People’s Campaign Spotlights Those Left Behind
Learn how the latest Poor People’s Campaign sheds light on how much progress must still be made, 50 years after MLK’s original campaign. — Jun 22
AFSCME Co-Signs Human Rights Complaint, Calls Out Trump’s ‘Inhumane’ Policy
AFSCME has co-signed a complaint to the United Nations in response to the Trump administration’s inhumane policy of separating children from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border. — Jun 20
Far from Draining Budgets, Public Pensions Generate Public Revenue
A new report by the National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems uses data to show that “reducing or even dismantling public pension benefits will ultimately backfire.” — Jun 18
Oregon VOA Members Win First Contract
Workers at an Oregon behavioral health facility won their first contract after a tough fight. — Jun 14
Strong Relationships, Member Solidarity Net Strong Contract in Northern CA
Workers at the East Bay Municipal Utility District in northern California have won a new contract that is a testament to what public service workers can accomplish when they join together under a union. — Jun 14

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