Our union ensures that we have the right to workplace democracy, but we know that our working conditions are created both inside and outside the workplace, which is why it’s crucial for us to pay attention to, learn about, and participate in the politics around us.
In 2024 we’re fighting for fair taxation of the wealthy, public services remaining public, safe-staffing standards and healthcare cost transparency, more affordable housing, and expanded family leave. You can read our full breakdown of NJ legislative priorities here.
2024 is a big year for statewide and national elections, and we must do all we can to elect the candidates that will put working families first.
New Jersey's upcoming presidential, congressional, and local General Election Day is November 5th, 2024.
Three Ways to Vote
Early voting begins on Saturday, October 26th and runs through Sunday, November 3rd. Hours will be Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary, just walk in to your early voting polling location and cast your ballot. To find your early voting polling places, click here and scroll down to your county.
If you've opted to Vote by Mail, you must cast your ballot by General Election Day November 5th. Click here and scroll down to your county to find your Secure Ballot Drop Box Location.
You may also cast your vote by appearing in-person on General Election Day at your polling location.Click here to look up your polling place according to your street address.
Voter Registration
The voter registration deadline for New Jersey’s upcoming general election is October 16th, 2024, and is always 21 days prior to an election. To register to vote, you can fill out an online voter registration application. It is available in English, Spanish, Korean, and Gujarati. You can also submit a paper application by downloading the form that corresponds to your county, filling it out, and mailing it to your County Commissioner of Registration or Superintendent of Elections. Use this link to locate and download your paper application.
You may also vote-by-mail by submitting a vote-by-mail application to your County Clerk. Use this link to locate and download your vote-by-mail application, and to watch a tutorial on how to vote-by-mail once your application is accepted.
If you are unsure whether you’re registered to vote, you can find out by using the NJ Division of Elections’ “Voter Search” tool.
Get Out the Vote
We’re going to need your help to Get Out the Vote for candidates who support us. GOTV sign-up sheets will be posted here as we near the general election this November 2024.