We are proud that New Jersey has become the third state in the nation to pass Paid Family Leave Legislation. This is a much needed and long overdue policy for New Jersey’s working families and we hope that other state’s, and eventually the federal government, will pursue and enact this pro-family policy.
The New Jersey State AFL-CIO would like to thank Governor Corzine who signed the bill into law on May 2, 2008, for his long time advocacy, as well as Senate President Codey and Speaker Roberts for posting this legislation. We also would like to thank all the legislators that voted in favor of this bill, as well as the sponsors. In particular, we would like to thank Senator Steve Sweeney and Assemblyman Nelson Albano for their strong leadership and dedication on this issue.
Finally, the New Jersey State AFL-CIO thanks all affiliated local unions that lobbied in support of Paid Family Leave, as well as the members of the New Jersey Partnership for Working Families Coalition. Together, we have achieved a strong victory for the workers of New Jersey.
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WELCOME TO NEW JERSEY PARTNERSHIP FOR WORKING FAMILIES
The New Jersey Partnership for Working Families is a coalition consisting of over 60 labor, religious, civic, minority, academic, women and community organizations that advocates in support of pro-family issues in State Government.
Our current advocacy campaign is in support of pending Paid Family Leave Legislation. To view the list of organizations urging the Legislature to support this policy, See our open letter to the Legislature below
What can you do to help the New Jersey Partnership for Working Families?
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The New Jersey Partnership for Working Families is a Coalition consisting of over 60 labor, religious, minority, academic, women and community organizations that advocates in support of a Paid Family Leave program.