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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AFSCME member activism delivers pro-worker majorities in Congress, drives solid gains in many states
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-11-04
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The New Jersey State AFL-CIO Achieves a Historic 91% Win Rate for 2026 Labor Candidates
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-11-04
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SoCal aquarium workers win a voice on the job, prepare to negotiate their first contract
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-11-04
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Together We Won!
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-11-03
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AFSCME members are fired up and getting out the vote for pro-worker candidates
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-11-02
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Why vote? These AFSCME Ohio members have the answer.
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-11-02
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When we fight, we win!
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-10-31
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This Never Quit winner’s upbringing motivates him to care for his community.
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-10-29
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Read Op-ED by President Charles Wowkanech Concerning Independent Contractors
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-10-29
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AFSCME retirees put personal touch on get-out-the-vote effort, mailing 200,000 postcards to members
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-10-28
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The New Jersey State AFL-CIO Supports CWA Local 1091
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-10-28
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Mobilizing for the midterms: Spotlight Michigan
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-10-27
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Election Day Volunteers Needed!
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-10-27
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911 dispatchers in Pennsylvania win long-overdue recognition, thanks to AFSCME members
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-10-27
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Corvallis, Oregon, city workers return to work after successful strike
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-10-26
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
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AFSCME member activism delivers pro-worker majorities in Congress, drives solid gains in many states
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-11-04
-
The New Jersey State AFL-CIO Achieves a Historic 91% Win Rate for 2026 Labor Candidates
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-11-04
-
SoCal aquarium workers win a voice on the job, prepare to negotiate their first contract
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-11-04
-
Together We Won!
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-11-03
-
AFSCME members are fired up and getting out the vote for pro-worker candidates
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-11-02
-
Why vote? These AFSCME Ohio members have the answer.
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-11-02
-
When we fight, we win!
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-10-31
-
This Never Quit winner’s upbringing motivates him to care for his community.
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-10-29
-
Read Op-ED by President Charles Wowkanech Concerning Independent Contractors
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-10-29
-
AFSCME retirees put personal touch on get-out-the-vote effort, mailing 200,000 postcards to members
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-10-28
-
The New Jersey State AFL-CIO Supports CWA Local 1091
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-10-28
-
Mobilizing for the midterms: Spotlight Michigan
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-10-27
-
Election Day Volunteers Needed!
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-10-27
-
911 dispatchers in Pennsylvania win long-overdue recognition, thanks to AFSCME members
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-10-27
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Corvallis, Oregon, city workers return to work after successful strike
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-10-26