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Workers Memorial Day: Honor those we lost by fighting for stronger workplace safety

It’s not too much to ask to be safe at work. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1971 says every worker has a fundamental right to a safe work environment.

And yet there are still too many avoidable accidents. Too many injuries. And way too many deaths.

Workers Memorial Day: Honor those we lost by fighting for stronger workplace safety

A salute to those who answer the call 

About 240 million times a year, the very first public safety professional to respond to an emergency is the 911 dispatcher who answers the urgent phone call.    

A salute to those who answer the call 

Paterson Workers Rally for Fair Contract After Years Without Raises

Members of AFSCME Local 3724 packed the council chambers in Paterson, Tuesday night to demand movement on a contract that has been stalled for years, voicing frustration with the City’s failure to settle the contract.

Paterson Workers Rally for Fair Contract After Years Without Raises

AFSCME New Jersey Council 63 Statement on Gov. Sherrill’s Budget Address

AFSCME New Jersey Council 63 Statement on Gov. Sherrill’s Budget Address

AFSCME New Jersey Council 63 Statement on Gov. Sherrill’s Budget Address

Heroes Behind the Headsets

When someone dials 911, the voice that answers doesn’t panic. It doesn’t freeze. It doesn’t get a second chance.

Heroes Behind the Headsets