NJ Workers' Voices

05/14/2014

Power and the Movement Prevails over big money. Labor leader Eddie Osborne wins Newark Council-Member-At-Large.

New city council candidates were elected tonight during Newark's 2014 municipal election.

05/14/2014

in the ! Today in Newark people power beat back Millions of Dollars in late money that poured in from special interests backing Shavar Jeffries. 79 Local Unions and 30 International Unions put out over 2,200 volunteers on the ground knocking doors and making calls encouraging people to Vote today in Newark. Those volunteers helped Elect Ras Baraka for Mayor and Eddie Osborne, Louis Quintana and Mildred Crump At-Large.

We would like to congratulate Ras, Eddie, Louie and Mildred as well as thank each and every volunteer who sacrificed their personal time to fight for working families in Newark.

When Ras Baraka Won We All Won!

NJ AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech joined Assemblyman Tom Giblin (D-34), president of the Essex County Central Labor Council, in the field in Newark today in GOTV support mode of the mayoral candidacy of South Ward Councilman Ras Baraka.

05/14/2014

NJ Workers' Voices glad that people power has defeated big money. Baraka wins mayoral race as called by Politicker NJ

Newark mayor's race: walking with Baraka in the West Ward, slate mate John Sharpe James ready to win in the South Ward NEWARK - At first glance, John Sharpe James might have seemed out of place striding the streets on Newark's West Ward on Monday afternoon. After all, not...

05/13/2014

Video AFT President Randi Weingarten & Senator Raymond Lesniak Kick-Off GOTV Weekend at NJ Workers Voices in Newark!

05/11/2014

Weingarten & Lesniak stump for Baraka in Newark.

NEWARK - Under a bombardment of television and mail aimed at mangling the chances of mayoral candidate Ras Baraka, state Sen. Ray Lesniak (D-20) dove head first into the Newark Mayor's election this morning at a GOTV rally, publicly aligning himself with Baraka's candidacy - and staunchly giving the…

05/08/2014

05/07/2014

Come to the NJ Workers' Voices office at 191 Central Avenue, Newark to volunteer to make phone calls and canvass. Join local college students fighting for their future.

11/06/2013

Our work is far from finished. Now, we have to mobilize again, organize harder, and be prepared to take on the legislature to fight for the issues that put working class families first. We have to take the momentum of this election and turn it into action.

Tonight, we celebrate. Tomorrow, we get back to work.

11/05/2013

Can you do us a quick favor before you head home?
GO VOTE!

Not sure of you polling location? Check it here: www.njworkersvoices.org/vote

11/05/2013

The sun is setting, but we're not done yet! Are you?

Join our field team by calling 5 friends right now and reminding them to vote!

11/05/2013

So your friends support Ballot Question 2 & increasing the minimum wage, but aren't sure who to support for Governor.

Share this graphic to help voters decide!

11/05/2013

Today (Tuesday, November 5th) is Election Day! Share this image and let your friends know you'll be voting for progressive candidates like Senator Barbara Buono and voting Yes on Question 2 to raise NJ's minimum wage.