NEWARK, NJ —Today, Sen. Jeffrey Chiesa joined with “Gang of Eight” member and longtime reform leader Sen. Robert Menendez to cast a critical vote to pass historic immigration reform legislation. The bill cleared the Senate with a bipartisan majority of 68-32, including every Democrat and 14 Republicans. 32BJ SEIU and other leading immigrant advocates have […]

TRENTON — Following months of community demand for closer scrutiny of PSE&G’s $3.9 billion “Energy Strong” program, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities ordered the company to initiate a detailed investigation of parts of the proposal and to provide regular updates to the Board. “The Board made the right decision,” said Kevin Brown, New

NEWARK, NJ – A state poll released today shows voters overwhelmingly support the bipartisan immigration reform bill being debated this week in the Senate. “These poll results simply underscore what New Jerseyans have been telling their elected officials for years,” said Kevin Brown, 32BJ SEIU New Jersey State Director and President of SEIUs New Jersey

 NEWARK – Calling him a relentless advocate for working families and children, 32BJ SEIU today announced its endorsement of State Senator Ray Lesniak in New Jersey’s 20th Legislative District. “Senator Lesniak has played a key role in advocating for 32BJ’s goals of safer communities, good jobs and better schools,” said New Jersey State Director Kevin

NEWARK – Citing a strong commitment to working families and public education, 32BJ SEIU today announced its endorsed candidates in the East Orange City Council Race. “We look forward to the election of a strong, progressive group of public servants who stand up for working families,” said New Jersey State Director Kevin Brown. “These candidates

NEWARK – The election of 32BJ SEIU-backed candidate Steven Fulop as Jersey City’s new mayor represents the city’s embrace of diversity and inclusiveness, 32BJ New Jersey State Director Kevin Brown said today. “It’s a great day for Jersey City,” Brown said. “As Jersey City faces the challenges of rising income disparity, Steven Fulop’s respect for

  NEWARK — 32BJ SEIU’s New Jersey State Director today called the creation of Jersey City Immigrant Affairs Commission a responsible and farsighted initiative that will strengthen the community. “This is municipal government at its best,” Kevin Brown. “We’re proud that Jersey City is leading the way in recognizing the valuable contributions of its strong

NEWARK, NJ – A newly-introduced plan to repair the nation’s broken immigration system is a welcome breakthrough that could bring 11 million people out of the shadows, unify American families and stabilize our communities, members and officers of 32BJ SEIU said today. The historic bill offers real hope for millions of aspiring citizens living in

Jersey City, NJ – Against the majestic backdrop of the Statue of Liberty, the first glimpse of America for tens of millions of immigrants, thousands of union members, activists and supporters of immigration reform gathered in Liberty State Park to call for an end to the United States’ broken immigration system. “Millions of undocumented immigrants live in