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Injured on the Job, Corrections Officer Links Safety with Collective Bargaining Rights

The day after he was released from a hospital, a bruised and swollen Kelvin Chung told a state Senate committee that state employees like him need collective bargaining rights to advocate for safety on the job. “I want you to see my face. We need a voice on the job, so this doesn't happen again to anyone else,” said Chung, a corrections officer.

Injured on the Job, Corrections Officer Links Safety with Collective Bargaining Rights

NJ Librarian Praises Fast Access to Disaster Relief Grant with the Union Plus Credit Card

In October 2012, Hurricane Sandy battered the east coast of the United States, causing billions of dollars in damage across 24 states. The hurricane quickly became known in the impacted region as “Superstorm Sandy.”

Shileen Shaw knows firsthand how the storm got that name.

NJ Librarian Praises Fast Access to Disaster Relief Grant with the Union Plus Credit Card

2019 Iowa Legislative Session Recap

The 2019 legislative session is a wrap. The House and Senate both adjourned for the year on Saturday afternoon. Unfortunately, in the last few days of session, we saw extreme overreach from the majority party. 

2019 Iowa Legislative Session Recap

2019 Iowa Legislative Session Recap

The 2019 legislative session is a wrap. The House and Senate both adjourned for the year on Saturday afternoon. Unfortunately, in the last few days of session, we saw extreme overreach from the majority party. 

2019 Iowa Legislative Session Recap

We Can Do More for Worker Safety

Workers Memorial Day is this Sunday, April 28, when we honor workers killed or injured on the job. On this day in 1971, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was formed.

We Can Do More for Worker Safety