NJ Unions on the Outside Looking in on Trenton’s Budget Pact
…of millions of dollars to the state’s record $50 billion spending plan that passed Wednesday night. “The legislators ignored us and it’s not in the budget that’s being approved with…
…of millions of dollars to the state’s record $50 billion spending plan that passed Wednesday night. “The legislators ignored us and it’s not in the budget that’s being approved with…
…of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund and World Trade Center Health Program. By November 2018, the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) had approved more than $4.5 billion in awards to…
…after their contract expired earlier in the month. Johnson said the three-year deal was approved “overwhelmingly” by the rank and file. “These hospitals received a lot of money for taking…
…to provide $2,000 payments to essential workers. Connecticut has approved $65 million in hazard pay: $30 million to its essential private sector employees [$1,000 for full-time and $500 for part…
…company Lowes. It spent $13 billion on stock buybacks, paid their CEO over $17 million while worker pay fell 7.6 percent. The money diverted to the stock buyback would have…
…and return to work without fear of discipline or termination.” The state Senate passed the bill 23-11 on Apr. 21, largely along party lines, and the House approved it by…
…to choose between paying for broadband and other necessities. If this transaction were approved, cities like Los Angeles, New York City, Dallas and Cleveland would see Black and Latino households…
…workforce,” Cilento said. “We have already set a high bar by securing historic labor standards that include prevailing rate, labor peace, Buy American, and Buy New York when renewable energy…
…huge problem on his hands. There’s a lot of talk about improving subway safety, but it would appear there is still much work to be done, and without public buy-in,…
…commitment to the people of this State. It is important to note that any issue/legislation we support or oppose must be unanimously approved by the membership. LP: Any other issues?…