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When Crisis Hits, We Can Count on AFSCME NJ

In the wake of a particularly vicious hurricane season, Houston, Southern Florida and Puerto Rico were left devastated. Homes, cars, and businesses were destroyed leaving people without a place to stay or even a job to go back to.

When Crisis Hits, We Can Count on AFSCME NJ

WATCH: Why AFSCME New Jersey?

WATCH: Why AFSCME New Jersey?

WATCH: What is AFSCME New Jersey?

AFSCME NJ represents more than 20,000 women and men who go to work every day to keep NJ working. There are more than 30,000 retired and AFSCME members living in New Jersey. New Jersey is AFSCME Strong!

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WATCH: What is AFSCME New Jersey?

Hurricane Harvey: A Message from Pres. Lee Saunders and Sec.-Treas. Elissa McBride

As you know, a devastating hurricane reached landfall in southeast Texas over the weekend. 

Hurricane Harvey: A Message from Pres. Lee Saunders and Sec.-Treas. Elissa McBride

NJ Assembly Votes Unanimously in Favor of Furloughed Workers

Almost a month after Governor Chris Christie manufactured a budget stalemate that resulted in tens of thousands of state workers being furloughed over the 4th of July holiday, he has signed legislation providing back pay to those employees who were furloughed over the three days.

NJ Assembly Votes Unanimously in Favor of Furloughed Workers