Local 195, IFPTE

09/04/2026

Local 195, IFPTE honors and recognizes Labor Day.

09/03/2026

IN SOLIDARITY - UNION STRONG!

Healthcare Update:

TRENTON – Governor Mikie Sherrill and 17 unions representing state employees today announced an agreement that waives increases in state employees’ health benefit contribution rates in 2027 and launches a broader, state-led effort to make the State Health Benefits Program more sustainable.

07/15/2026

When extreme heat hits NJ, cooling centers open up to provide shelter. Visit bit.ly/nj211_cooling to find a center near you!

07/01/2026

Local 195, IFPTE would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy 4th of July Holiday!

06/23/2026

Local 195 President, Steve Pinto (left) met with Kevin Jarvis (right), Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce during the New Jersey AFL-CIO Cope Conference that was held in Atlantic City, NJ on June 16, 2026.

06/17/2026

Juneteenth is a U.S. holiday commemorating the end of slavery and is observed annually on June 19th. On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and issued General Order No. 3, enforcing the Emancipation Proclamation.

06/12/2026

On June 11th, our Montclair Chapter membership attended Montclair University's annual Division Meeting & Recognition Program. Congratulations Everyone!

06/08/2026

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2026 LOCAL 195 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNERS!

06/03/2026

Congratulations to Local 195's Pinewood Chapter member, Safety Service Patrol Operator, Daryl Doughty, for his swift action along with tow operators from Johnson Specialized Transportation for saving the lives of trapped utility workers on February 25th, 2026. Your valiant effort made a difference in many lives. True Hero's indeed!

05/29/2026

UNION WIN - CMA SETTLEMENT SECURED!

After a two-year fight, Local 195 IFPTE has reached a settlement with the State on the CMA (Clothing Maintenance Allowance) issue.

Impacted members will receive payments on May 29, 2026.

Grievances were resolved without arbitration.

UNION PROUD - UNION STRONG!