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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Victory! Administrative and clerical state workers in Nevada win union
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-29
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McLaren Port Huron workers win their union by standing together
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-29
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AFSCME New Jersey members hold congressman accountable for affordability crisis
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-28
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AFSCME Retirees: Paying the Union Difference Forward
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-28
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Flight paramedics land a big grievance victory
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-27
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Workers at Seattle Art Museum form union with AFSCME
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-26
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D.C. workers tell mayor: Your budget betrays us and our communities will pay the price!
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-22
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Take Action! Please Co-Sponsor Legislation Seeking to Ensure Compliance with Labor Laws in the Micro-Transit Industry
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-05-20
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How Team AFSCME made the 2026 NFL Draft a success
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-19
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Cook County Board of Review workers prove the union difference with first contract
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-19
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TAKE ACTION! Ask your Legislators to Co-Sponsor Legislation to Regulate AI’s Impact
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-05-19
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An Illinois cafeteria worker nourishes kids’ bodies and hearts
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-18
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Respect EMS professionals who save lives, increase staffing and resources
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-17
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Workers at Minnesota’s largest public hospital win deal to protect patient care
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-15
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Virginia governor breaks promise to public service workers, vetoes collective bargaining bill
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-14
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
-
Victory! Administrative and clerical state workers in Nevada win union
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-29
-
McLaren Port Huron workers win their union by standing together
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-29
-
AFSCME New Jersey members hold congressman accountable for affordability crisis
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-28
-
AFSCME Retirees: Paying the Union Difference Forward
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-28
-
Flight paramedics land a big grievance victory
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-27
-
Workers at Seattle Art Museum form union with AFSCME
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-26
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D.C. workers tell mayor: Your budget betrays us and our communities will pay the price!
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-22
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Take Action! Please Co-Sponsor Legislation Seeking to Ensure Compliance with Labor Laws in the Micro-Transit Industry
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-05-20
-
How Team AFSCME made the 2026 NFL Draft a success
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-19
-
Cook County Board of Review workers prove the union difference with first contract
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-19
-
TAKE ACTION! Ask your Legislators to Co-Sponsor Legislation to Regulate AI’s Impact
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-05-19
-
An Illinois cafeteria worker nourishes kids’ bodies and hearts
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-18
-
Respect EMS professionals who save lives, increase staffing and resources
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-17
-
Workers at Minnesota’s largest public hospital win deal to protect patient care
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-15
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Virginia governor breaks promise to public service workers, vetoes collective bargaining bill
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-14