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New Jersey State AFL-CIO - In New Jersey, local unions enjoy the opportunity to join together with 1,000 local unions and one million union members under the auspices of the New Jersey State AFL-CIO. The resources of the New Jersey State AFL-CIO are committed to representing union members and their families through pursuing strong legislative and political initiatives, and by organizing and member mobilization. The New Jersey State AFL-CIO has an impressive track record of securing the passage of critical legislation which serves the interests of working families, and halting hundreds of bills which would have destroyed jobs and benefits across many sectors of our state.

The New York State AFL-CIO has a rich and proud history, which is deeply embedded in labor's continuous struggle for dignity and economic and social justice. This history is the story of the State Federation and its predecessor federations dating to 1865. It is not intended to be a history of the entire labor movement in the Empire State but rather focuses on those-personalities and events that helped to create and forge a strong and effective statewide federation of unions. The organization of labor at the state level evolved through a series of stages culminating in the merger of the New York State AFL and the New York State CIO Council in 1958 creating the New York State AFL-CIO.

New York Voter Registration Form - Complete this form to register to vote prior to 25 days before the next election in New York

New Jersey Voter Registration Form – Please fill out and print the completed form. YOU MUST SIGN YOUR NAME and then mail the form in order to be registered.

The 2.2 million-member Service Employees International Union is the fastest-growing union in North America, and its membership is among the most diverse in the labor movement. Since 1996, 1.2 million workers in three key sectors have united with SEIU, making it the largest healthcare union, with members in hospitals, nursing homes, and home care; the largest property services union with members in the building cleaning and security industries, including janitors, security officers, superintendents, maintenance workers, window cleaners, and doormen and women; and the second largest public employee union with more than 1 million local and state government workers, public school employees, bus drivers, and child care providers.

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, has fought since 1920 to improve our systems of government and impact public policies through citizen education and advocacy. The League's enduring vitality and resonance comes from its unique decentralized structure. The League is a grassroots organization, working at the national, state and local levels.

Find Your Legislator in New York , Find Your Legislator in New Jersey– Your participation in municipal, county, and state elections is critical to defending and preserving the gains that have been won by your union. Be a participant, stand up, ask questions and hold legislators accountable to their campaign promises!!

Change to Win - The economic recession has ended for the rich and the powerful, but most Americans continue to suffer the consequences of an economic system that favors corporate profits over strengthening the foundation of our country:  The middle class.  That is why over 5.5 million workers united in Change to Win to build a new movement of working people equipped to rebuild the middle class as an essential part of America’s shared economic prosperity.  Through innovative organizing campaigns and cutting edge research, we work every day to ensure workers can earn a paycheck that can support a family, guarantee affordable health care for all, and a secure retirement.

The Murphy Institute for Worker Education and Labor Studies was established in collaboration with New York City labor unions and the City University of New York. The Institute offers educational opportunities to union members and serves as an academic resource on issues of concern to the labor movement. The Institute includes The Center for Worker Education and the Center for Community, Labor and Policy Studies.

The Consortium for Worker Education (CWE) is a private, non-profit agency that provides a wide array of employment, training, and education services to over 75,000 New York City workers annually, including union members, New Americans and dislocated workers. The CWE is the workforce development arm of the New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO whose affiliated unions represent over 1.2 million New York City and area workers. The CWE was created to provide all new Yorkers with access to career preparation and skills-specific training programs to support and enhance their career growth.