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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.
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Do union workers get higher wages? YES! Workers who are union members earn 26.2 percent more than non-union workers.
News & Articles
“Climate Superfund Act” Too Important to Rush in Lame Duck
455690pwpadmin2025-12-22T09:17:00-05:00December 22nd, 2025|AFL-CIO NJ|
Dear Members of the New Jersey State Legislature: “Climate Superfund Act” Too Important to Rush
Child care affordability is a crisis we can solve.
455690pwpadmin2025-12-17T15:05:48-05:00December 17th, 2025|AFSCME NJ|
This fall’s election results made it clear: working people want elected leaders who will address
Labor Candidate Victory: Eric Aiken has been appointed to the Hamilton Township Committee
455690pwpadmin2025-12-15T09:26:00-05:00December 15th, 2025|AFL-CIO NJ|
The New Jersey State AFL-CIO congratulates Eric Aiken, a member of Carpenters Local 255, and a graduate of
LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY
455690pwpadmin2025-12-12T15:45:00-05:00December 12th, 2025|AFL-CIO NJ|
Oppose Legislation Seeking to Cut Insurance Rates for Rideshare Companies Exploiting Workers and Consumers Legislation
NJ House Congressional Delegation Votes Unanimously in Support of Collective Bargaining Rights for Federal Workers
455690pwpadmin2025-12-12T11:37:00-05:00December 12th, 2025|AFL-CIO NJ|
The New Jersey State AFL-CIO thanks all 12 members of the New Jersey House Congressional
December 2nd Runoff Election Results Update: Labor Candidate Victory
455690pwpadmin2025-12-03T13:57:00-05:00December 3rd, 2025|AFL-CIO NJ|
The New Jersey State AFL-CIO congratulates our Labor Candidate Joel Brooks, a member of AFT/HPAE for
AFSCME Council 63 Director Steve Tully Named to Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill’s Transition Team on Affordable Healthcare
455690pwpadmin2025-11-24T08:21:44-05:00November 24th, 2025|AFSCME NJ|
Trenton, NJ — In a significant recognition of labor's voice in state policy, Steve Tully,
In Wake of Horizon Scandal, Unions Blast Governor’s Plan to Wreck State Health Benefits for Local Government Employees
455690pwpadmin2025-11-21T16:04:06-05:00November 21st, 2025|AFSCME NJ|
TRENTON, N.J. – A number of unions representing public sector workers, including CWA D1, AFSCME, NJEA,
AFSCME New Jersey Council 63 Endorses James Solomon for Mayor of Jersey City
455690pwpadmin2025-11-18T10:14:07-05:00November 18th, 2025|AFSCME NJ|
JERSEY CITY, NJ – AFSCME New Jersey Council 63 proudly announces its endorsement of Councilman
AFSCME Local 3566 Members Step Up: Park Rangers Recognized for Life-Saving Rescue at Mercer Lake
455690pwpadmin2025-11-18T15:55:22-05:00November 16th, 2025|AFSCME NJ|
Just before sunset on October 19, 2025, the calm of Mercer Lake was broken
News & Articles
“Climate Superfund Act” Too Important to Rush in Lame Duck
455690pwpadmin2025-12-22T09:17:00-05:00December 22nd, 2025|AFL-CIO NJ|
Dear Members of the New Jersey State Legislature: “Climate Superfund Act” Too Important to Rush
Child care affordability is a crisis we can solve.
455690pwpadmin2025-12-17T15:05:48-05:00December 17th, 2025|AFSCME NJ|
This fall’s election results made it clear: working people want elected leaders who will address
Labor Candidate Victory: Eric Aiken has been appointed to the Hamilton Township Committee
455690pwpadmin2025-12-15T09:26:00-05:00December 15th, 2025|AFL-CIO NJ|
The New Jersey State AFL-CIO congratulates Eric Aiken, a member of Carpenters Local 255, and a graduate of
LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY
455690pwpadmin2025-12-12T15:45:00-05:00December 12th, 2025|AFL-CIO NJ|
Oppose Legislation Seeking to Cut Insurance Rates for Rideshare Companies Exploiting Workers and Consumers Legislation
NJ House Congressional Delegation Votes Unanimously in Support of Collective Bargaining Rights for Federal Workers
455690pwpadmin2025-12-12T11:37:00-05:00December 12th, 2025|AFL-CIO NJ|
The New Jersey State AFL-CIO thanks all 12 members of the New Jersey House Congressional
December 2nd Runoff Election Results Update: Labor Candidate Victory
455690pwpadmin2025-12-03T13:57:00-05:00December 3rd, 2025|AFL-CIO NJ|
The New Jersey State AFL-CIO congratulates our Labor Candidate Joel Brooks, a member of AFT/HPAE for
AFSCME Council 63 Director Steve Tully Named to Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill’s Transition Team on Affordable Healthcare
455690pwpadmin2025-11-24T08:21:44-05:00November 24th, 2025|AFSCME NJ|
Trenton, NJ — In a significant recognition of labor's voice in state policy, Steve Tully,
In Wake of Horizon Scandal, Unions Blast Governor’s Plan to Wreck State Health Benefits for Local Government Employees
455690pwpadmin2025-11-21T16:04:06-05:00November 21st, 2025|AFSCME NJ|
TRENTON, N.J. – A number of unions representing public sector workers, including CWA D1, AFSCME, NJEA,
AFSCME New Jersey Council 63 Endorses James Solomon for Mayor of Jersey City
455690pwpadmin2025-11-18T10:14:07-05:00November 18th, 2025|AFSCME NJ|
JERSEY CITY, NJ – AFSCME New Jersey Council 63 proudly announces its endorsement of Councilman
AFSCME Local 3566 Members Step Up: Park Rangers Recognized for Life-Saving Rescue at Mercer Lake
455690pwpadmin2025-11-18T15:55:22-05:00November 16th, 2025|AFSCME NJ|
Just before sunset on October 19, 2025, the calm of Mercer Lake was broken