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21 Mar, 2024

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Healthcare Ombudsperson Program Launches Quarterly Newsletter

The Healthcare Ombudsperson Program has announced that they'll be introducing a quarterly newsletter for members to stay updated on their healthcare benefits entitled "Healthcare Connections."

Healthcare Ombudsperson Program Launches Quarterly Newsletter

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14 Mar, 2024

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NJ State Health Benefits Plan Special Open Enrollment - April 2024

April 2024 marks the start of a special open enrollment period for those currently enrolled in a state health benefits plan who wish to switch to an Aetna health insurance plan.

NJ State Health Benefits Plan Special Open Enrollment - April 2024

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06 Mar, 2024

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CWA Takes on Lobby Day

On Monday, March 4th, CWA shop stewards from across New Jersey CWA Locals came together for a training session led by District One and CWANJ on how to successfully lobby NJ legislators to support our

CWA Takes on Lobby Day

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05 Mar, 2024

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Happy International Women's Day

Each year, on March 8th, International Women’s Day is observed as a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality.

Happy International Women's Day

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26 Feb, 2024

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Celebrating Black History: Chris Smalls

Chris Smalls, born in 1988 in Hackensack, New Jersey, is currently making history in his role as President of the recently established Amazon Labor Union. He began his career with Amazon in 2015 as a picker in a warehouse in New Jersey.

Celebrating Black History: Chris Smalls

CWA members participating in a St. Patrick's Day parade.

22 Feb, 2024

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Join Us for St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations!

Burlington and Mercer County will each be having St. Patrick’s Day parades, which Local 1036 will be participating in. We encourage our members to join us for a day of family-friendly fun and march in the labor delegations of the parade.

Join Us for St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations!

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22 Feb, 2024

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2024 Spring Scholarships Available

There are currently five total scholarship opportunities available through your connection to our union with upcoming deadlines in April and May of 2024.

2024 Spring Scholarships Available

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21 Feb, 2024

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Simplifying the Workplace With Telework

The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new use of technology, especially for state workers. Increased access to take home tech and apps like laptops, Zoom, and Teams made it possible for the state to continue running despite workers being fully remote.

Simplifying the Workplace With Telework