March 2018
NJ Senate Revives Weinberg’s Oil Train Transparency Bill Chris Christie Vetoed
The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee approved an oil train transparency bill on Monday, reviving an effort that had been stymied by former Gov. Chris Christie. The legislation, S-1883, would require railroads to develop oil [...]
Murphy is in Drivers Seat to Make NJ Electric-Car Friendly
New Jersey is the most densely populated state and one of the largest automobile markets in the country. Known for its population density and highways, New Jersey has a large number of commuters with [...]
February 2018
Bloomfield Mayor Venezia Joins Mayors of other Earned Sick Day Towns to Call for Statewide Action
Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia joined the mayors of Jersey City, Montclair, Newark, Passaic, Morristown, and Plainfield, to call for statewide legislative action to extend coverage to all New Jersey workers; Each of these municipalities [...]
Murphy’s Turn to Fix the Sickening Conditions of N.J.’s Urban Schools
Entire school districts are shutting down due to mold contamination and fears of asbestos exposure. Students are unable to drink from water fountains due to worries about high lead levels. Classroom temperatures reach triple [...]
Transit Equity Rally
Transit Equity Rally: Workers & Community Members Demand Electrification of Transportation to Preserve our Climate and Create Jobs Jersey City, NJ – Dozens of people gathered at City Hall on Tuesday, February 6 to [...]
January 2018
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Working people can’t seem to get ahead. As we watch the news, engage in our communities, and organize around our respective issues, it becomes more and more apparent that we are operating in a [...]