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 and labor allies say ‘no’ to crypto in our pensions
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-09-14
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Press Release: Workers Take AI Training Into Their Own Hands in New Jersey
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-09-14
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Our Solidarity is our Strength!
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-09-12
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Workers get paid a lot less in states with anti-union laws, report shows
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-09-11
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The New Jersey State AFL-CIO Remembers 9/11 on the 25th Anniversary
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-09-11
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On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we honor public service workers who continue to answer the call
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-09-11
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First contract for AFSCME members who keep the Chicago History Museum running
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-09-09
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Union lawsuit challenges Trump rules that harm federal workers
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-09-08
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Election Day is 56 Days Away. Our Work Starts Now. September Walk Schedule
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-09-08
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On Labor Day, We Honor Our Past and Look Towards Our Future
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-09-07
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Americans’ support of labor unions remains sky-high
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-09-04
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This Labor Day, ask yourself: Whose side are you on?
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-09-04
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AFSCME, other unions challenge unfair federal student loan caps for certain public service workers
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-09-03
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A lesson in higher learning: Don’t mess with AFSCME members
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-09-02
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Michigan public safety professionals bring stranded family home
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-09-02
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 and labor allies say ‘no’ to crypto in our pensions
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-09-14
-
Press Release: Workers Take AI Training Into Their Own Hands in New Jersey
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-09-14
-
Our Solidarity is our Strength!
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-09-12
-
Workers get paid a lot less in states with anti-union laws, report shows
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-09-11
-
The New Jersey State AFL-CIO Remembers 9/11 on the 25th Anniversary
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-09-11
-
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we honor public service workers who continue to answer the call
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-09-11
-
First contract for AFSCME members who keep the Chicago History Museum running
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-09-09
-
Union lawsuit challenges Trump rules that harm federal workers
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-09-08
-
Election Day is 56 Days Away. Our Work Starts Now. September Walk Schedule
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-09-08
-
On Labor Day, We Honor Our Past and Look Towards Our Future
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-09-07
-
Americans’ support of labor unions remains sky-high
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-09-04
-
This Labor Day, ask yourself: Whose side are you on?
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-09-04
-
AFSCME, other unions challenge unfair federal student loan caps for certain public service workers
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-09-03
-
A lesson in higher learning: Don’t mess with AFSCME members
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-09-02
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Michigan public safety professionals bring stranded family home
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-09-02