NO STATE WORKER SHUTDOWN!
The Governor has announced that there will NOT be a Shut Down of State Services. He will make a formal announcement and provide information on the budget resolution on Sunday... Read More
Who We Represent
About CWA NJ
The Communications Workers of America (AFL-CIO) represents more than 60,000 working families in New Jersey, including more than 30,000 state workers, 15,000 county and municipal workers, and thousands of workers in the telecommunications and direct care industries.
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Statement from CWA on Governor’s Announcement
Earlier this year, CWA engaged in a process that will save the state more than $1 billion a year in health care costs without lowering the quality of care or... Read More
2019-2023 Executive Branch State Worker Contract Information and Resources
2019-2023 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Summary of the Tentative Agreement (July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2023) – A summary of the economic, healthcare, and non-economic provisions (Download Word Doc) Tentative Agreement... Read More
Tentative Agreement Reached for 2019-2023 State Worker Executive Branch Contract
Attention all CWA State Worker Executive Branch Members, CWA is pleased to announce that we have a Tentative Agreement for a new Contract with the Murphy Administration for the July... Read More
CWA NJ Statement on the Budget Passed by the State Senate and Assembly Without a Millionaire’s Tax
Attention All CWA Members: We are not surprised that the State Senate and the State Assembly just passed a budget without a Millionaires’ Tax, and that relies upon some fuzzy... Read More
Shutdown Information and Resources
UPDATE: 6/27/19 Gov Murphy announces NO SHUTDOWN! THANK YOU FOR YOUR GREAT WORK and solidarity! WE ARE CWA STRONG!
Listen Again: Public Sector Tele-Town Hall – June 5
Click the play button to listen. Call Agenda: Overview of Murphy’s Budget Proposal w/ millionaire’s tax Sweeney’s Path to Progress AKA “Path to Poverty” CWA upcoming mobilization plans: Call your... Read More
Listen Again: Public Sector Tele-Town Hall – May 8
Click the play button to listen. Call Agenda: Overview of Murphy’s Budget Proposal Sweeney’s Path to Progress AKA Path to Poverty Economic Development Authority scandal CWA upcoming mobilization plans Upcoming... Read More
June 13 Rally
Our fight continues for a fair budget that includes a millionaire’s tax to be passed this budget season. On June 13th join us for a Rally for a budget that... Read More
Listen Again: Public Sector Tele-Town Hall – April 10
Click the play button to listen. Call Agenda: Overview of Murphy’s Budget Proposal and Sweeney’s Path to Progress Upcoming Actions: April 15: Statewide Call-in Day to Legislators April 15: Camden/Gloucester... Read More
CWA Statement On Ratifying Executive Branch Contract With State of New Jersey
For Immediate Release: Wed, March 20th, 2019 Contact: Joshua Henne – 732-407-5938 CWA Statement On Ratifying Executive Branch Contract With State of New Jersey (Trenton, NJ) – The Communications Workers of... Read More
2019 Shop Steward Conference Workshops
Workshop Options – March 27, 2019 Workshop A: 10:45am-12:00pm Workshop B: 1:30pm-2:45pm All workshops are planned to be offered during both workshop sessions. Workshop Title: Recognizing a Member in a... Read More
PRESS RELEASE: Workers, Activists, Small Business Owners, Policy Experts, Clergy & Union Members Discuss Real Impact of Lavish Tax Incentives
For Immediate Release: Monday, February 11th, 2019 Workers, Activists, Small Business Owners, Policy Experts, Clergy & Union Members Discuss Real Impact of Lavish Tax Incentives Participants Decry Billions in... Read More
Gloucester County Library Workers Join CWA Local 1085
On Friday, January 18, workers employed by the Gloucester County Library Commission organized with CWA Local 1085 through card check received recognition via the NJ Public Employment Relations Commission. This... Read More