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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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
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Judge sides with AFSCME workers to protect Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-07-07
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Helping veterans and their families plan their final resting place nets Rhode Island member Never Quit Service Award
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-07-06
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LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY: State Budget Signed Into Law
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-07-01
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Who turned the Knicks championship into a celebration? AFSCME members, that’s who
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-07-01
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An Open Letter to Congressman Frank Pallone Regarding his Call for a Moratorium on Data Center Construction
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-06-30
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Gene Hill Wins PERS Election for Board of Trustee Seat
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-06-30
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One year after the ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ what’s next is up to us
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-06-29
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One year after the ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ what’s next is up to us
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-06-26
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AFSCME members who keep Ohio theater running ratify first contract unanimously
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-06-25
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Corrections staff pass vote of no confidence in NM warden, seek his replacement
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-06-25
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AFSCME members who keep Ohio theater running ratify first contract unanimously
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-06-25
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Corrections staff pass vote of no confidence in NM warden, seek his replacement
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-06-25
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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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
-
Public library workers in Geneva, IL, vote to form union with AFSCME
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-07-07
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Judge sides with AFSCME workers to protect Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-07-07
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Helping veterans and their families plan their final resting place nets Rhode Island member Never Quit Service Award
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-07-06
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LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY: State Budget Signed Into Law
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-07-01
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Who turned the Knicks championship into a celebration? AFSCME members, that’s who
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-07-01
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An Open Letter to Congressman Frank Pallone Regarding his Call for a Moratorium on Data Center Construction
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-06-30
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Gene Hill Wins PERS Election for Board of Trustee Seat
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-06-30
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One year after the ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ what’s next is up to us
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-06-29
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One year after the ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ what’s next is up to us
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-06-26
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AFSCME members who keep Ohio theater running ratify first contract unanimously
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-06-25
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Corrections staff pass vote of no confidence in NM warden, seek his replacement
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-06-25
-
AFSCME members who keep Ohio theater running ratify first contract unanimously
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-06-25
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Corrections staff pass vote of no confidence in NM warden, seek his replacement
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-06-25