New Jersey stands at a crossroads this November in choosing their next Governor, facing challenges ranging from an affordability crisis, continued economic recovery post-pandemic, environmental sustainability, to education funding reform. In this pivotal moment, Mikie Sherrill offers leadership, vision, and experience that New Jersey needs to move forward and navigate these diverse challenges. A former Navy helicopter pilot and a two-term Congresswoman representing New Jersey’s 11th district, Sherrill has demonstrated her commitment to bipartisan action – the kind of leadership we need in our state.

As September began, RWDSU Local 1102 members working in food service returned from a well-deserved summer break to greet students heading back to classrooms across districts, high schools, and universities. To mark the start of the new academic year, Local 1102 hosted Welcome Back Meetings with members on campuses. These gatherings provided an important space to reconnect, share updates, and highlight the essential work members do each day. They also offered the opportunity to review new benefits, answer questions, and ensure the year began on a strong note.

RWDSU Local 21 joined thousands at the Healing Appalachia music festival this September, raising awareness and connecting people in recovery with resources and opportunities. The annual event brings music and community together to support those impacted by addiction across the Appalachian region and Local 21 was proud to be part of it showing the community in recovery how a union can be part of that support system.

Today, the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) issued a new report on how “the H-2B visa program has ballooned without being fixed.” Suggesting that “expanding it to year-round jobs like meatpacking would lower wages and revenue.” Stuart Appelbaum, President of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), which represents over 15,000 poultry workers at facilities across the southern United States, as well as meatpacking and processing workers in other parts of the country issued the following statement…