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
2026 Scholarship Opportunities
There are a variety of scholarship opportunities available for yourself, a family member, or fellow
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
1199J Endorses Marques-Aquil Lewis
District 1199J Endorses Marques-Aquil Lewis for Essex County Commissioner at Large Let's continue building a
District 1199J Endorses NO KINGS Demonstration in Newark, NJ March 28th , 2026
AFSCME / AFL-CIO News
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Walking for the future of our state
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-10-10
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For Tulsa workers, grit and solidarity lead to historic new contracts
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-10-09
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Obama Foundation and Presidential Center employees are organizing with AFSCME
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-10-08
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New York forensic scientist is driven by ‘the human behind the evidence’
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-10-07
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Detroit Historical Society workers win their union with AFSCME
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-10-06
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New Mexico police department workers gear up for first contract talks
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-10-05
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Code-U: Vote Early October 24 – November 1
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-10-05
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Support UFCW Local 152
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-10-05
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Across our State, Our Unions Stood in Solidarity
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-10-03
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At Western Michigan University, a master gardener nurtures his entire community
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-10-02
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CODE-U: Stop the Trump Agenda: Protect Public Education
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-10-01
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FAIR Act Released from Committee with Unanimous Bi-Partisan Support
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-10-01
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Big win for federal workers: Policy of conducting layoffs during government shutdowns withdrawn thanks to settlement
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-10-01
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Learn More About the FAIR Act by Visiting our New Website
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-09-29
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Podcast chronicles career of AFSCME President Emeritus Lee Saunders
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-09-29
News & Articles
1199J News
2026 Scholarship Opportunities
There are a variety of scholarship opportunities available for yourself, a family member, or fellow
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
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
-
Walking for the future of our state
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-10-10
-
For Tulsa workers, grit and solidarity lead to historic new contracts
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-10-09
-
Obama Foundation and Presidential Center employees are organizing with AFSCME
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-10-08
-
New York forensic scientist is driven by ‘the human behind the evidence’
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-10-07
-
Detroit Historical Society workers win their union with AFSCME
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-10-06
-
New Mexico police department workers gear up for first contract talks
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-10-05
-
Code-U: Vote Early October 24 – November 1
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-10-05
-
Support UFCW Local 152
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-10-05
-
Across our State, Our Unions Stood in Solidarity
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-10-03
-
At Western Michigan University, a master gardener nurtures his entire community
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-10-02
-
CODE-U: Stop the Trump Agenda: Protect Public Education
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-10-01
-
FAIR Act Released from Committee with Unanimous Bi-Partisan Support
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-10-01
-
Big win for federal workers: Policy of conducting layoffs during government shutdowns withdrawn thanks to settlement
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-10-01
-
Learn More About the FAIR Act by Visiting our New Website
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-09-29
-
Podcast chronicles career of AFSCME President Emeritus Lee Saunders
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-09-29