ABOUT US
New Jersey’s original healthcare unionOUR HISTORY
District 1199J, the National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, is New Jersey’s original healthcare union.
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MEMBER SERVICES
As an AFSCME member, you know you always have an advantage at the bargaining table.MEMBER SERVICES
Through the AFSCME Advantage Program, you can secure big discounts on everything from travel to cell phone service.
GET INVOLVED
We can do more for our neighbors, our families, and each other if we speak with one voice.GET INVOLVED
Do union workers get higher wages? YES! Workers who are union members earn 26.2 percent more than non-union workers.
News & Articles
1199J News
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2026 Scholarship Opportunities
There are a variety of scholarship opportunities available for yourself, a family member, or fellow
455690pwpadmin2026-05-06T16:14:14-04:00
Celebrating National Nurses Day 2026 – A Message from President Ford
We give special recognition to our union-organized registered nurses, who have never backed down in
455690pwpadmin2026-04-24T12:42:32-04:00
1199J Endorses Marques-Aquil Lewis
District 1199J Endorses Marques-Aquil Lewis for Essex County Commissioner at Large Let's continue building a
455690pwpadmin2026-04-14T19:10:21-04:00
District 1199J Endorses NO KINGS Demonstration in Newark, NJ March 28th , 2026
AFSCME / AFL-CIO News
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Life is better with collective bargaining
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-06-17
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AFSCME members rally against largest layoffs in recent years at 2 universities
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-06-15
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New contract for AFSCME members who keep Illinois med school running
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-06-10
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Denver Art Museum workers ratify first-ever museum worker contract in Colorado
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-06-10
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Michigan members demand transparency after two MDOT workers are killed on the job
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-06-08
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Workers at Philadelphia art services firm win recognition for their AFSCME union
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-06-04
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AFSCME members who keep a PA jail running mobilize for paid parental leave victory
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-06-02
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American Library Association workers win their AFSCME union in overwhelming vote
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-06-01
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They saved Pappas Hospital once. Now AFSCME members are fighting to save it again. The battle for children's care isn't over.
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-06-01
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Victory! Administrative and clerical state workers in Nevada win union
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-29
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McLaren Port Huron workers win their union by standing together
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-29
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AFSCME New Jersey members hold congressman accountable for affordability crisis
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-28
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AFSCME Retirees: Paying the Union Difference Forward
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-28
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Flight paramedics land a big grievance victory
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-27
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Workers at Seattle Art Museum form union with AFSCME
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-26
News & Articles
1199J News
455690pwpadmin2026-05-18T10:25:54-04:00
2026 Scholarship Opportunities
There are a variety of scholarship opportunities available for yourself, a family member, or fellow
455690pwpadmin2026-05-06T16:14:14-04:00
Celebrating National Nurses Day 2026 – A Message from President Ford
We give special recognition to our union-organized registered nurses, who have never backed down in
455690pwpadmin2026-04-24T12:42:32-04:00
1199J Endorses Marques-Aquil Lewis
District 1199J Endorses Marques-Aquil Lewis for Essex County Commissioner at Large Let's continue building a
AFSCME / AFL-CIO News
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Life is better with collective bargaining
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-06-17
-
AFSCME members rally against largest layoffs in recent years at 2 universities
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-06-15
-
New contract for AFSCME members who keep Illinois med school running
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-06-10
-
Denver Art Museum workers ratify first-ever museum worker contract in Colorado
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-06-10
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Michigan members demand transparency after two MDOT workers are killed on the job
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-06-08
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Workers at Philadelphia art services firm win recognition for their AFSCME union
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-06-04
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AFSCME members who keep a PA jail running mobilize for paid parental leave victory
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-06-02
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American Library Association workers win their AFSCME union in overwhelming vote
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-06-01
-
They saved Pappas Hospital once. Now AFSCME members are fighting to save it again. The battle for children's care isn't over.
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-06-01
-
Victory! Administrative and clerical state workers in Nevada win union
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-29
-
McLaren Port Huron workers win their union by standing together
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-29
-
AFSCME New Jersey members hold congressman accountable for affordability crisis
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-28
-
AFSCME Retirees: Paying the Union Difference Forward
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-28
-
Flight paramedics land a big grievance victory
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-27
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Workers at Seattle Art Museum form union with AFSCME
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-26