Bergen County Central Trades and Labor Council, AFL-CIO

06/18/2026

The Bergen County Central Trades & Labor Council was proud to be in attendance at the 2026 NJ State AFL-CIO Legislative & COPE Conference in Atlantic City.

Under the leadership of NJ State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech and Secretary-Treasurer Laurel Brennan, and joined by national AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler, our movement endorsed pro-worker champions and backed a new push to protect workers from the dangers of AI on the job. This is what solidarity looks like.

05/01/2026

On May Day, we celebrate all that we have accomplished through our labor movement. Throughout our history, workers have fought for the right to organize, for an eight-hour workday, and for safe workplaces. Today, we continue that fight for a better future for all working people.

04/24/2026

Join us in supporting local families through our Community Baby Shower Donation Drive! This initiative helps expectant mothers and families with babies up to 6 months old by providing essential items they need most. Donations of new and unused diapers, wipes, bottles, clothing, blankets, and more are greatly appreciated!

Donations Accepted: March 2 - April 30, 2026
Drop Off Location: Main Lobby, One Bergen County Plaza

Your generosity makes a meaningful difference in the lives of families across our communities. Thank you for helping us care for Bergen County's littlest residents!

Bergen County Human Services

04/18/2026

Congratulations to all the incredible honorees celebrated at the 40th Annual Philip J. McLewin Bergen County Central Trades & Labor Council Community Services Awards Breakfast!
A special salute to our Labor Leader of the Year, Pat Kelleher, whose dedication and leadership continue to strengthen our labor community and inspire those around him.

We are also proud to recognize Barbra Rosen, recipient of the Community Services Award, for her outstanding commitment to service and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

And congratulations to the Abe Solomon and Ed Purtill Scholarship recipients—your hard work, determination, and promise for the future make us all proud. You represent the next generation of leaders who will carry forward the values of solidarity, service, and excellence.

Here’s to 40 years of honoring those who uplift our communities and champion the labor movement. 👏

04/01/2026

This is not an April Fools joke.

St. Louis County could lose out on federal funding because of its use of project labor agreements.

Project Labor Agreements work. They ensure projects are built ON TIME by skilled workers, with fair wages, strong safety standards, and real accountability.

Efforts to undermine PLAs don’t help taxpayers. They lower wages, weaken training, and push the industry into a race to the bottom.

What’s at stake isn’t politics. It’s your paycheck, your community, and the quality of the work being done.

St. Louis County might remove Project Labor Agreements from upcoming construction bids due to changes at the federal level.

01/21/2026

The Bergen County Central Trades and Labor Council attended the inauguration of Governor Mikie Sherrill.
Governor Sherrill is dedicated to fighting for working families, strong communities, and the future of New Jersey.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas! Wishing you and your loved ones peace, joy, and a wonderful holiday season

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the Bergen County Central Trades & Labor Council, AFL-CIO!

We are grateful for the hard-working union members and families who keep Bergen County running

As you celebrate, check out how to support good union jobs with a Union-Made Thanksgiving:

👉 https://aflcio.org/union-thanksgiving
Wishing everyone a safe, joyful holiday filled with solidarity, family, and gratitude

11/26/2025

As you do your Thanksgiving shopping this week, remember to buy union-made goods! https://aflcio.org/union-thanksgiving

10/12/2025

With only 23 days until Election Day — Tuesday, November 4 — we are hard at work to ensure that Bergen County and all of New Jersey remain the best place to live, work and raise a family. See you next Saturday!

Mikie Sherrill for Governor

Sullivan, Amoroso, and Ortiz for County Commissioner

Swain & Tully for Assembly