Democrats Support, Republicans Oppose Labor Unions in their Party Platforms
While the Democratic Party platform supports a strong labor movement, the Republican Party platform sees unions as a threat to "freedom" in the workplace.
Workers' Rights
Workers on Strike at Trump Taj Mahal
As of 6:00 a.m. this morning, about 1,000 members of UNITE HERE Local 54 went out on strike at the Trump Taj Mahal. We ask that you please support our brothers and sisters by joining their picket line.
White House Increases Overtime Eligibility by Millions
From the New York Times, May 17, 2016 WASHINGTON — The Obama administration, in a far-reaching effort to improve the lot of workers that has ignited criticism from business groups, announced on Tuesday that it was making millions more employees
HPAE Testimony in Favor of Raising the Minimum Wage for NJ Workers to $15 Over the Next 5 Years
Testimony of Bridget Devane, Public Policy Director, HPAE In Support of S15 Good morning. Thank you, Chairman Madden and members of the Committee and S15 sponsors Senator Vitale and Sweeney for the opportunity to testify in support of S15, which
In Victory for Unions, Law on Dues Is Struck Down in Wisconsin
From the New York Times, April 8, 2016 A Wisconsin law barring unions from requiring workers in the private sector to pay the equivalent of union dues was struck down late Friday after a judge deemed it a violation of
Nearly 1Million NJ Workers Would Benefit from $15 Minimum Wage
From NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, March 24, 2016 TRENTON — Boosting the state minimum wage to $15 an hour in 2021 would benefit one in four workers in New Jersey, 90 percent of whom are at least 20
Merrick Garland’s Pro-Labor Rulings Run Deep on D.C. Circuit
From the National Law Journal, March 16, 2016 In nearly two decades on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, Judge Merrick Garland has rarely ruled against the National Labor Relations Board. But when he has overturned NLRB’s
Sweeney and Prieto: N.J.’s workers deserve a higher minimum wage
From the Star-Ledger, February 21, 2016 Too many of our fellow New Jerseyans go to work every day, some to two jobs, and do not make enough money to put food on the table, pay the heating and electric bills,
Labor Movement
On this page, you'll find articles and blog posts that discuss the current state of the labor movement and strategies to revitalize unions.