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New Jersey Working Families News

Take Action: Tell Congress to make sure the wealthy to pay their fair share.

Star-Ledger Op-ed: Reflection for MLK Day

Take Action: Don't let Verizon hang up on New Jersey

Springfield Patch: Citizen groups spotlight need for bridge repairs

NJ 101.5: Watchdog Group Wants Higher Taxes For The Rich

Northern Valley Suburbanite: Englewood parents voice concerns with cuts to after-school program

Register for Pre-Candidate Training 09/24 - 09/25

The Working Families Alliance has partnered with Wellstone Action in 2011 to bring a two-day Pre-Candidate Training geared towards labor and community leaders who have not yet decided if they want to run for office, which office to run for or if they are ready to run.

The Record: Parents want after-school funds restored

Join NJ Working Families on September 22!

TAKE ACTION: Tell Congressional Republicans not to politicize disaster relief!

Seeking Organizing Director!

TAKE ACTION: Stand with Verizon Workers!

The Record Op-Ed: Money for mall could be better spent elsewhere

NJ 101.5: Christie uses his red pen

Op-Ed: Budget cuts are not the only option

Burlington County Times: Burlington County nonprofit struggling with funding cuts

Home News Tribune: Christie forecasts better days ahead in talk to business leaders

Asbury Park Press: Christie to give talk to state’s business power brokers

TAKE ACTION: Fight Christie's Attack on Workers

Jersey Journal: Jesse Jackson tells Citigroup workers to 'fight back' in Jersey City

South Brunswick Post: Local parents demand gov reinstate school funding

Fox News Channel: New Jersey Pays $102 Million to Move Electronics Firm Down the Road (VIDEO)

South Brunswick Patch: School Budget Cuts Hit Home for South Brunswick Parents

CNBC: Newfound NJ tax revenues may fund higher rebates

Bergen Record: New Jersey awards millions in tax breaks to North Jersey companies

Bergen Record Op-Ed: When fiscal incentives fail to draw jobs to N.J.

Bergen Record: Groups urge North Jersey seniors to push for restoration of rebates

TAKE ACTION: Stop Christie's bailout of Xanadu

Star-Ledger: N.J. businesses granted $822M in tax breaks, but jobs still scarce, report says

Star-Ledger: N.J. taxpayers protest corporate 'dodgers'

TAKE ACTION: Ask corporations to pay their fair share

Bergen Record Op-Ed: The ‘new normal’ takes a toll on our towns

Register Today: Nuts & Bolts Training 03/26-03/27

NJWFA's Leadership Development Academy Announces Its 2nd Training!

March 22: Rally for Women's Health in Englewood!

TAKE ACTION: Protest Cuts to Our Public Schools: February 22

2/25: Stand with Wisconsin Workers in Trenton!

Join us this Friday, February 25th at noon at the Statehouse to stand with those organizing in Wisconsin and affirm the right of collective bargaining as a cornerstone of our modern democracy.

Courier Post Op-Ed: State brought on local crises when it cut

Asbury Park Press: NJ lawmakers pass Back to Work jobs program bills

Star-Ledger: N.J. Democrats approve bills aimed at stimulating economy

Bergen Record: Opinion: State Democrats' jobs bill won't help small business

Daily Record: Dozens gather outside Alex DeCroce's office to protest comments on unemployed

Star Ledger: Protesters rally outside Assemblyman Alex DeCroce's office over unemployment remarks

Star-Ledger: N.J. Republicans troubled by price tag of Assembly job creation bill

TAKE ACTION: HELP KEEP THE NJ IN NJN!

TAKE ACTION: End the Bush tax cuts for millionaires

Jersey Journal: New Jersey City University students protest state cuts that have hiked tuition

Jersey Record: NJCU students to protest state reductions in financial aid Read more: Hudson Reporter - NJCU students to protest state reductions in financial aid

Letter to Senator Nia Gill on proposed privatization of NJN

Protesters outside Jersey City's School 15 vow retribution for state aid cuts forced by Gov. Christie's budget

Jersey City Reporter: Press conference will call on Christie to restore education funding

Herald News: Parents protest halt of school project

Join NJWFA for its first fundraiser on September 16!

TAKE ACTION! Write your local paper about cuts to property tax rebates!

Star-Ledger: N.J. groups protest 'outrageous' budget cuts $260M for elderly, poor, disabled

The Record: Christie's Republicans take no prisoners

MONDAY: Tell your legislators to say,

NJ Spotlight: School Vouchers Go and Stop in Trenton

Inquirer: New Jersey budget process enters home stretch

Daily Journal: Vineland rally protests cuts to social services

Press of Atlantic City: Hispanic groups united in need, opposition to state's budget cuts

NBC40: So. Jersey Residents Protest Christie's Proposed Budget Cuts

Take Action: Tell your representative to stand up to Chris Christie!

WABC-TV News: More than 30,000 in NJ protest state budget cuts

Fox News: Thousands Rally In NJ Against Budget Cut

CBS TV News: Tens Of Thousands Protest NJ State Budget Cuts

My 9 News: Thousands Gather at New Jersey Budget Rally

WPIX: Thousands Gather To Protest Gov. Christie's Proposed Budget Cuts

New Jersey Herald: Thousands rally against New Jersey budget cuts

The Trentonian: Thousans rally in NJ against budget cuts

Daily Record: More than 30,000 in Trenton protest state budget cuts

Philly Inquirer: Christie veto stirs anger in Trenton

Bergen Record: Threats to rebates draws out North Jersey seniors busloads travel to protest against budget cuts

Huffington Post: Near-Record Numbers Protest New Jersey Budget Cuts Targeting Unions, Nonprofits

Asbury Park Press: Asbury group details harm of state aid cuts to city programs

TAKE ACTION! Rally to protect working families on May 22!

In These Times: Dear N.J. Gov: Don’t Gut Your Public Media

Bergen Record: Seniors, disabled tenants call on Christie to restore property tax rebates

Star-Ledger: Community activist groups prepare for massive rally against Gov. Chris Christie's budget cuts

Blue Jersey: Just say no to Goldman Sachs giveaways

NJ Newsroom: N.J. coalition against sending state subsidies to Goldman Sachs and other corporations

Daily Targum: Students, faculty voice concerns about budget cuts

Home News Tribune: Rutgers union members protest Christie's cuts

Star Ledger: Rutgers University students protest higher education cuts from Gov. Chris Christie's budget

Courier Post: Social service agencies argue against state cutbacks

Philadelphia Inquirer: Hispanic, women's groups rip Christie's cuts

El Hispano: NJ Hispanic Groups Oppose Gov. Christie’s Budget

TAKE ACTION: Tell Gov. Christie to make a better choice for NJ.

Philadelphia Inquirer: Income-tax surcharge could spark budget fight

The Record: Senate public hearing on Christie's proposed budget draws hundreds in Paramus

Blue Jersey: Better Choices for NJ Unveils Alternatives to Christie's Brutal Budget

Star-Ledger: N.J. residents, groups urge Senate panel to save programs from Gov. Christie's budget cuts

Philadelphia Inquirer: Christie's budget under fire

NJ Newsroom: Better Choices for New Jersey coalition says Christie's Budget hurts working families

Hoboken City Guide: Better Choices for New Jersey coalition says Christie's Budget hurts working families

BCNJ Statement on Governor's Declaration of Fiscal Emergency

WNYC: Labor, Health-care and Environmental Groups Denounce Budget Plan

N.J. Legislature approves welfare benefits, job training for ex-offenders

TAKE ACTION: Support criminal justice reform!

Tell your legislators to vote YES on S1347, S502, and S11!

TAKE ACTION: Support Tuition Fairness!

Tell your State Senator to vote YES on on S1036.

Support the NJ Working Families Alliance!

Help us fight for a stronger New Jersey.

TAKE ACTION: Support Marriage Equality!

Tell your State Senator to vote YES on S1967.

TAKE ACTION: Tell Rep. Adler to vote for health care reform!

The final vote for health care is fast approaching and it's going to be close.

Working Families Update

On the issues that matter most to working families, who is fighting for us?

TAKE ACTION: Tell Senator Menendez to vote for a public option!

The FY 2010 Budget: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Op-Ed: New Jersey can't afford to make cuts to services that help working families

Gannett: Stimulus critics see break for developers

NJ Newsroom: State needs new funding sources to avert damaging budget cuts

Op-Ed: Here's how New Jersey can cure its budget woes

NJ Newsroom: Environmentalists charge New Jersey DEP budget a disaster

Burlington County Times: Proposed cuts not sitting well

Philadelphia Inquirer: Budget cuts imperil N.J. nonprofits aiding disadvantaged

WBGO: Women's Support Groups Urge NJ Not to Cut Funding

NJ Newsroom: Leading New Jersey economists weigh in on budget debate

APP: Groups urge Corzine to go further on tax, fee hikes

Star Ledger: Corzine defends cutbacks in property taxes due to budget shortfall

Press of Atlantic City: State will cut more, use surplus, defer expenses to plug $1.2 billion budget hole

Star Ledger: Groups seek tax boost for wealthy to fill in state's revenue gap

Inquirer: Corzine trims current budgets as fiscal year ends

WBGO: Coalition pushes for tax hikes to raise NJ revenue

N.J. groups ask Gov. Corzine to fix budget woes by taxing rich residents more

Nursing Home Staff: Corzine Cuts Would Eliminate Escort Services to Doctor Appts & Turn Away Residents

NJ Newsroom: Rutgers students, staff: Higher Ed cuts will devastate us

APP: Corzine says recession forces difficult budget choices

Op-Ed: Getting a State Budget We Deserve

Corzine Signs Wrong Choices Budget

Budget Coalition Will Continue Fight for Fair Taxes and Investments in NJ's Future

Star-Ledger: Corzine signs a 'painful' budget

Better Choices Budget Campaign calls for investing in New Jersey's future.

AP: Group: NJ Backs Taxing Wealthy, Corporations Over Cuts

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