State Rejects 95% of Emergent Repairs in SDA School Buildings
After taking nearly a year to review 429 applications for so-called "emergent" (urgently needed) facilities repairs submitted by 23 former Abbott districts, the NJ Department of Education (NJDOE) has approved state funding for only [...]
Time for Turbines
For Immediate Release: August 16, 2017 Contact: Dan Fatton, NJ Work Environment Council, 908-303-4546 Norah Langweiler, NJ Work Environment Council, 609-214-5110 Diverse Leaders Note Potential of Offshore Wind for New Jersey's Energy Future [...]
WEC Statement On Governor Christie’s Conditional Veto of S806
Gov. Christie has conditionally vetoed the Oil Train Safety bill (S806/A2463). This conditional veto puts fence line communities and first responders at risk by continuing to deny them access to information about rail hazards [...]
Oil Train Safety Bill Passes the Legislature
Bill will improve accountability of companies and require proactive planning The New Jersey Work Environment Council (WEC) and allies commend the Assembly today for passing A2463, the Oil Train Safety bill. The bill ensures [...]
Call for New Workplace Safety Protections to Save Thousands of Lives, Billions of Dollars
WEC joins NCOSH & other advocates call for action in local communities and workplaces The New Jersey Work Environment Council (WEC) is advocating for worker safety, and has joined a nationwide campaign to advance [...]
Diverse Partners Launch Jersey Renews
New Statewide Coalition Calls for Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Jobs, Improved Air Quality; Targets Current & Future State Leaders Trenton – A diverse array of over 30 New Jersey labor, faith, community and [...]