ABOUT US
New Jersey’s original healthcare unionOUR HISTORY
District 1199J, the National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, is New Jersey’s original healthcare union.
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MEMBER SERVICES
As an AFSCME member, you know you always have an advantage at the bargaining table.MEMBER SERVICES
Through the AFSCME Advantage Program, you can secure big discounts on everything from travel to cell phone service.
GET INVOLVED
We can do more for our neighbors, our families, and each other if we speak with one voice.GET INVOLVED
Do union workers get higher wages? YES! Workers who are union members earn 26.2 percent more than non-union workers.
News & Articles
1199J News
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2026 Scholarship Opportunities
There are a variety of scholarship opportunities available for yourself, a family member, or fellow
455690pwpadmin2026-05-06T16:14:14-04:00
Celebrating National Nurses Day 2026 – A Message from President Ford
We give special recognition to our union-organized registered nurses, who have never backed down in
455690pwpadmin2026-04-24T12:42:32-04:00
1199J Endorses Marques-Aquil Lewis
District 1199J Endorses Marques-Aquil Lewis for Essex County Commissioner at Large Let's continue building a
455690pwpadmin2026-04-14T19:10:21-04:00
District 1199J Endorses NO KINGS Demonstration in Newark, NJ March 28th , 2026
AFSCME / AFL-CIO News
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AFSCME members win first cost-of-living increase in 20 years for 60,000 PA retirees
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-07-31
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The New Jersey State AFL-CIO Commends the State Department of Labor for their Strong Enforcement of Misclassification Laws
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-07-31
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AFSCME members who keep Memphis running fighting for a livable wage
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-07-30
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Athletes share love of sport and public service at Puerto Rico’s annual competition
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-07-29
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AFSCME Colorado local wins back pay for colleagues
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-07-28
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Library associate helps the elderly stay connected to their community
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-07-23
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“Fair Price Protection” Act Signed Into Law
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-07-23
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Illinois hospital employees secure higher wages, stronger voice in first union contract
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-07-22
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Organizing victory: Pennsylvania library workers win their AFSCME union
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-07-20
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Beginning on Day One: New Employee Outreach
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-07-17
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Congressman Norcross introduces bill to increase construction pre-apprenticeships
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-07-16
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AFSCME members fight administration’s threats to farmers, food supply, nutrition programs
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-07-13
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Rest in Power: AFSCME family mourns the loss of trailblazing leader Lillian Roberts
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-07-09
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New union lawsuit challenges harmful changes to federal child care program
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-07-09
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Public library workers in Geneva, IL, vote to form union with AFSCME
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-07-07
News & Articles
1199J News
455690pwpadmin2026-05-18T10:25:54-04:00
2026 Scholarship Opportunities
There are a variety of scholarship opportunities available for yourself, a family member, or fellow
455690pwpadmin2026-05-06T16:14:14-04:00
Celebrating National Nurses Day 2026 – A Message from President Ford
We give special recognition to our union-organized registered nurses, who have never backed down in
455690pwpadmin2026-04-24T12:42:32-04:00
1199J Endorses Marques-Aquil Lewis
District 1199J Endorses Marques-Aquil Lewis for Essex County Commissioner at Large Let's continue building a
AFSCME / AFL-CIO News
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AFSCME members win first cost-of-living increase in 20 years for 60,000 PA retirees
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-07-31
-
The New Jersey State AFL-CIO Commends the State Department of Labor for their Strong Enforcement of Misclassification Laws
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-07-31
-
AFSCME members who keep Memphis running fighting for a livable wage
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-07-30
-
Athletes share love of sport and public service at Puerto Rico’s annual competition
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-07-29
-
AFSCME Colorado local wins back pay for colleagues
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-07-28
-
Library associate helps the elderly stay connected to their community
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-07-23
-
“Fair Price Protection” Act Signed Into Law
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-07-23
-
Illinois hospital employees secure higher wages, stronger voice in first union contract
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-07-22
-
Organizing victory: Pennsylvania library workers win their AFSCME union
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-07-20
-
Beginning on Day One: New Employee Outreach
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-07-17
-
Congressman Norcross introduces bill to increase construction pre-apprenticeships
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-07-16
-
AFSCME members fight administration’s threats to farmers, food supply, nutrition programs
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-07-13
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Rest in Power: AFSCME family mourns the loss of trailblazing leader Lillian Roberts
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-07-09
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New union lawsuit challenges harmful changes to federal child care program
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-07-09
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Public library workers in Geneva, IL, vote to form union with AFSCME
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-07-07