AFSCME New Jersey

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

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This Year on 9/11, We Finally Live Up to Our Promise to Help Those Who Never Quit

On Sept. 11, 2001, we as a nation faced a tragedy unique in our history.

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Approval for Unions Near 50-Year High, Reflecting Broader Momentum

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Nevada COs First to File for Recognition Since Collective Bargaining Law

LAS VEGAS – Corrections workers have become the first group of state workers to ask to be recognized as AFSCME in contract negotiations since Nevada adopted a law in June giving state employees the

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

This Year on 9/11, We Finally Live Up to Our Promise to Help Those Who Never Quit
As we observe the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Congress has finally authorized permanent funding for first responders and others who became ill after working at the World Trade Center on that tragic day. — Sep 11
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program’s Replacement is Broken Too
According to a new Government Accountability Office report, the new program is just as difficult to navigate and as confusing as its predecessor. — Sep 10
AFSCME Women: Motivated, Mobilized and Leading the Way
We organize for rights and respect, and in 2020 we will organize to make sure people in public service have a say in the elections. — Sep 10
States Passing Much-Needed Paid Leave Laws
In the absence of a federal law, states and D.C. are taking the lead in passing much-needed paid leave policies. — Sep 9
Council 3 Demands Action on Staffing Crisis after Summer of No Answers
Maryland members are demanding solutions to a widespread state worker staffing crisis from Gov. Larry Hogan and the legislature. — Sep 6