New Jersey State AFL-CIO

New Jersey State AFL-CIO The Voice of Working Families in the Garden State
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On Labor Day, let us be reminded of the importance of our solidarity.
09/03/2026

On Labor Day, let us be reminded of the importance of our solidarity.

The New Jersey State AFL-CIO mourns the passing of Labor Leader Marge Caldwell-Wilson.The former President of CWA Local ...
08/31/2026

The New Jersey State AFL-CIO mourns the passing of Labor Leader Marge Caldwell-Wilson.

The former President of CWA Local 1087 and member of the Trenton City Council, Marge represented working people through the Central Labor Councils of Monmouth, Ocean and Mercer counties. As a former labor candidate, and a dedicated and committed steward of our New Jersey labor movement, Marge walked picket lines, participated in demonstrations, and traveled to Washington to march for workers’ rights. She also sponsored a resolution supporting an increase in the minimum wage and worked with our union brother, Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo, Brian Kamp and the Trenton Housing Authority on a pre-apprenticeship initiative designed to create pathways into skilled employment.

Generous with her wealth of experience as a labor leader and elected official, Marge served as a trainer of the New Jersey State AFL-CIO Labor Candidates School for many years. She was always eager to support the next generation of our labor movement's leaders by instructing them on the importance of recruiting, engaging and motivating volunteers in a political campaign.

Marge will be remembered for her lifetime of service and dedication to our New Jersey labor movement, and to her community. Her work to promote fair wages, collective bargaining, and the dignity of work will continue to inspire us all. Our deepest condolences are with her entire family at this time.

On August 26, 1920, the Nineteenth Amendment's adoption was certified, a victory for women’s equality and the start of a...
08/26/2026

On August 26, 1920, the Nineteenth Amendment's adoption was certified, a victory for women’s equality and the start of a new chapter for American women. For decades, suffragettes such as New Jersey political strategist Alice Paul, dedicated their lives to protesting and lobbying for this fundamental right.

Both the labor movement and the suffrage movement shared common goals of promoting equality and increasing the political power of the marginalized. As working women sought out autonomy within their lives by joining labor unions, holding strikes for higher pay, and protesting for better working conditions, the lack of the right to vote remained a barrier to progress and equality.

Today, let the anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment remind us all that the right to vote and our democracy should never be taken for granted.
Are you registered to vote? You can check your voter registration status by going to https://app.ballotready.org/check_registration. You can also use this link to register to vote. The voter registration deadline is October 13, 2026.

To close the 30th Annual Labor Candidates School, COPE Director John Shea reinforced the core values of our New Jersey l...
08/09/2026

To close the 30th Annual Labor Candidates School, COPE Director John Shea reinforced the core values of our New Jersey labor movement and led the labor candidates in a solemn pledge to uphold these values in their campaigns and in office when elected.

Today, we celebrate an incredible group of union members who will go on to fight for all working people in our state. Throughout the weekend, our candidates sharpened their campaign skills, strengthened their leadership, and gained the tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to run successful election campaigns.

Congratulations to all our labor candidates! We sincerely thank all of our experienced and knowledgeable instructors who graciously took the time to be a part of this incredibly important program. Together, we will build a brighter future for all working people!

With years of experience working on countless state, local and federal races across the country, James Gee understands h...
08/09/2026

With years of experience working on countless state, local and federal races across the country, James Gee understands how to mobilize and motivate voters on Election Day. He shared his key insights with our labor candidates.

As the political director of the Labor Candidates School, COPE Director John Shea oversees every aspect of the curriculu...
08/09/2026

As the political director of the Labor Candidates School, COPE Director John Shea oversees every aspect of the curriculum and guides the program's continued growth and success. Each year, John breaks down the components of election fundraising with our labor candidates, educates them on how to effectively contact voters to ensure maximum turnout, and communicates the importance of our labor values to them.

Andrew Mattson President of the Bergen central labor council (IBEW 164) spoke to our labor candidates today about the im...
08/09/2026

Andrew Mattson President of the Bergen central labor council (IBEW 164) spoke to our labor candidates today about the importance of connecting and working with their central labor councils during the election season.

Central labor councils are an integral part of our labor movement and are vital to mobilizing union members across our state to elect our labor candidates to office. Central labor councils partner with state and community organizations and conduct state, local, and national campaigns on issues that affect working families.

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