(Health Professionals and Allied Employees)New Jersey was at the forefront of collective bargaining, and we owe it to long-ago workers to stand against Trump's attacks
(Health Professionals and Allied Employees)New Jersey was at the forefront of collective bargaining, and we owe it to long-ago workers to stand against Trump's attacks
(Instagram/Donald Norcross)While negotiations typically drag for more than a year, 'those workers are getting screwed,' says NJ congressman who won Republicans' support
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)Pascrell’s upbringing in the industrialized Northeast shaped the 14-term House member’s worldview
NJ Spotlight NewsThe workers are negotiating for better wages, benefits
(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)As Senate committee holds off vote, lame-duck action less likely
NJ Spotlight NewsMandates regarding pay can go into effect starting Aug. 5
NJ Spotlight NewsThe case was brought by the National Labor Relations Board
NJ Spotlight NewsAdditional changes under the law will go into effect in August
NJ Spotlight NewsWriters Guild of America members want higher minimum pay, guaranteed lengths of employment

Policy leadership from Washington is needed to address them, argues Rutgers professor

Rebecca Givan, union president, discusses the overwhelming vote in favor

A judge is expected to rule Tuesday on union's motion to dismiss trademark violation suit
(OIT/NJ Governor's Office)Employers must offer wage protections and more for 130,000 workers
Sara MughalStarbucks workers say company has retaliated. Company spokesman denies anti-union actions

Workers at an Amazon warehouse in Staten Island voted for union membership

There are 3.1% fewer women in the workforce than at the start of the pandemic. The impact is especially burdensome on families of color

Health commissioner Judy Persichilli called Trenton a labor and delivery desert in recent budget hearing.

Fair Workweek Act would require two weeks’ notice for shift schedules, restrict back-to-back shifts, prioritize current employees before hiring more part timers

The union is also focusing on immigration rights, income inequality and other issues facing low wage laborers.

Commissioners Asaro-Angelo and McCabe answered questions from the Senate Budget Committee about the proposed FY 2020 budget.