CWA activists from all over the state continued the push to educate lawmakers about Chris Christie’s anti-worker “Toolkit” legislation working its way through the state legislature. Following news from State Senate President Sweeney (D-Deptford) that the Senate plans to vote on “Toolkit” proposals in September and October, CWAers doubled down on their efforts to get the message out.
CWA activists from all over the state continued the push to educate lawmakers about Chris Christie’s anti-worker “Toolkit” legislation working its way through the state legislature. Following news from State Senate President Sweeney (D-Deptford) that the Senate plans to vote on “Toolkit” proposals in September and October, CWAers doubled down on their efforts to get the message out.
September 1: CWA Legislator Call-In Day. CWA members around the state will be calling their legislators and telling them not to destroy Civil Service. For more information, including materials to help you and your coworkers, click here or here. Miss Call-In Day? Any day is a great day to talk to your legislators about your rights on the job!
On May 10, Governor Christie unleashed a series of proposals to attack public sector unions in New Jersey, which he called his “Toolkit” for reform. There are 33 proposals in the package.
Please join us for a rally and parade on Sunday, September 5. Participants are asked to park and assemble behind the Paterson Museuem building at 2 Market Street in Paterson at 11:00 a.m. This year’s parade is in honor of public workers, and the Grand Marshall will be NJEA President Barbara Keshishian. CWA will have a contingent marching in solidarity. Come and wear red!
