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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.
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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
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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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
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AFSCME members call off historic strike at University of California system after winning last-minute deal
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-14
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AFSCME members prepare for historic open-ended strike against University of California system
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-13
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AFSCME corrections officers in Connecticut recognized for making workplaces safer
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-12
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AFSCME working and retiree members call out politicians who gutted life-saving programs
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-11
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TODAY IN THE STATE HOUSE
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-05-11
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Officer who died in 1950 honored during Law Enforcement Week thanks to AFSCME member’s research
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-10
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Illinois State workers win a new contract, end 4-week strike
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-08
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Congressman Norcross Leads 47 Democrats, Including NJ Representatives in Standing Up for Workers
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-05-08
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SOLIDARITY ALERT: ABC Test for Independent Contractor Determination Under Attack
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-05-08
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We Commend the Sherrill Administration and the State Department of Labor for Adopting Worker Classification Regulations
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-05-06
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Cleveland primary care providers are forming a union with AFSCME
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-05
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Thank the nation’s nurses as they do more with less to keep health care running
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-05
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Legislation to Create a Task Force on Higher Education Governance and Funding Released from Committee
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-05-04
News & Articles
1199J News
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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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
-
AFSCME members call off historic strike at University of California system after winning last-minute deal
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-14
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AFSCME members prepare for historic open-ended strike against University of California system
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-13
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AFSCME corrections officers in Connecticut recognized for making workplaces safer
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-12
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AFSCME working and retiree members call out politicians who gutted life-saving programs
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-11
-
TODAY IN THE STATE HOUSE
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-05-11
-
Officer who died in 1950 honored during Law Enforcement Week thanks to AFSCME member’s research
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-10
-
Illinois State workers win a new contract, end 4-week strike
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-08
-
Congressman Norcross Leads 47 Democrats, Including NJ Representatives in Standing Up for Workers
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-05-08
-
SOLIDARITY ALERT: ABC Test for Independent Contractor Determination Under Attack
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-05-08
-
We Commend the Sherrill Administration and the State Department of Labor for Adopting Worker Classification Regulations
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-05-06
-
Cleveland primary care providers are forming a union with AFSCME
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-05
-
Thank the nation’s nurses as they do more with less to keep health care running
Source: NJ AFSCME Date: 2026-05-05
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Legislation to Create a Task Force on Higher Education Governance and Funding Released from Committee
Source: NJ AFL-CIO Date: 2026-05-04