WEConnect Newsletter

Donate Now Executive Director's Message Today in Trenton the public sector workers are gathering to rally to fight for what is a basic human right - healthcare. Healthcare costs in New Jersey (and around the country) continue to rise, placing increasing financial pressure on families, employers, and public programs. At the same time, many major health insurance and pharmaceutical companies have reported substantial profits in recent years, prompting concerns about affordability and the impact of rising healthcare expenses on consumers. This is a classic example of unchecked corporate greed. Whether the issue is healthcare, housing, education, or workers' rights, unchecked corporate greed remains a common obstacle to achieving social and economic justice. Only through action and staying united can we impact change. Whether it’s through rallies, social media posts, or choosing to spend our hard-earned money with companies that align with our values, every action matters. We must break out of our silos, stand together, and support each other’s causes. The challenges we face are deeply connected. When one group is under attack, all of us are affected. Real progress happens when we recognize our shared interests and work collectively to build a stronger, more equitable future for [...]

Donate Now Executive Director's Message It’s hard to believe it’s already April — it feels like we were just ringing in the new year. The year has already brought major change to New Jersey, with Governor Mikie Sherrill making energy affordability a top priority. Her administration is expanding our solar goals and has announced a new task force on nuclear energy. As energy bills rise, at home and at the pump, we’re all feeling the strain. Now is not the time to pull back from renewable energy. It’s the time to double down and lay the groundwork for a renewable energy future. Below, you’ll find highlights of our recent work: pushing back against dangerous rollbacks that would put workers and communities at risk of chemical disasters, standing with allies to protect funding for the U.S. Chemical Safety Board, and partnering with the Healthy Schools Now coalition to secure funding for public school construction and ensure our schools are free from mercury hazards. I also want to take a moment to thank you for being part of WEC. These are challenging times. As corporate greed rises, environmental protections are threatened, and workers’ rights face ongoing attacks, our collective voice matters [...]

2016 09/14/2016 WEConnect: Stop TPP, Annual Awards Dinner, New Industrial Hygienists, Member Survey Reminder 08/10/2016 WEConnect: Oil Trains, Awards Honoree Profile, Chemical Safety, Intern Announcement 07/14/2016 WEConnect: 2016 WEC Awards Dinner, PEOSH update, Oil Train Safety Bill, Temperature Control, Infectious Diseases, and Job Opening 06/23/2016 WEConnect: Call for for crude oil train transparency, welcome Jerell Blakeley, TSCA reform, Stop wage theft 05/12/2016 WEConnect: Verizon Workers, EPA Updates chemical security rule, Respect Our Right to Know Petition 04/21/2016 WEConnect: Worker Memorial Day, Lead in Schools, New Silica Rule and PSA 02/11/2016 WEConnect: Chlorine report, silica rule, Worker Memorial Day & media training 01/21/2016 WEConnect: New OSHA Citations and Penalties, Media Training 2015 12/09/2015 WEConnect: Annual Membership Meeting & Awards Dinner Recap 11/25/2015 WEConnect: Annual Membership Meeting, Photos from Awards Dinner, and Oil Train Response Conference 11/10/2015 WEConnect: A Day's Work Film Screening, Hazards Training & Awards Dinner 10/26/2015 WEConnect: WEConnect Inaugural Edition WEC previously distributed a hard copy newsletter called WEC@Work.