Reaction to NJN’s Closure

By Jerry Henry

As the Senate vote failed to block NJN’s transfer to New York-base WNET, the inevitable became clear to many. 

Unions Rally in Protest of Pension & Benefits Reform

By Kate Megargee

On a hot and humid day, tempers were boiling as over 8,000 public employees rallied outside the state capitolIt. 

Statehouse Labor Rally to Protest Restricting Collective Bargaining

By Jerry Henry

They came from across the state to protest the deal reached by Governor Christie and Democratic leaders. 

Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver Q & A on Health Benefits

By Michael Aron

Assembly Speaker Oliver says she knows health benefits need to be reformed – that they are putting pressure on governments all over the country. 

Reverend Jesse Jackson Supports CWA & NJEA at Rally

By Desiree Taylor

Reverend Jesse Jackson started the day in Jersey City where he led a small rally along Jersey City’s waterfront, which he called Wall Street West. 

CWA Holds Rallies as Union Resumes Bargaining on New Contract

By Briana Vannozzi

Members of the CWA held statewide protests against what they call Governor Christie’s refusal to collectively bargain health benefit contracts. 

Department of Community Affairs Layoffs Pose Danger Alleges CWA

By Dari Mandell

Last Friday approximately 30 employees in the Division of Codes and Standards, which is under the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, received layoff notices. 

Senate to Vote on Cable Deregulation Bill

By Zachary Fink

The bill known as the Market Competition and Consumer Choice Act would take the Board of Public Utilities out of the business of regulating basic phone and cable rates. 

Dedicated Funds Ballot Question Approved

Voters approved a statewide public ballot question that will prevent government officials from diverting state employees’ benefits funds

Dedicated Funds Ballot Question Pros and Cons

By Dari Mandell 
A statewide public ballot question that will prevent government officials from diverting state employees’ benefits funds to cover budget shortfalls will be voted on tomorrow.