Murphy Signs Bills for Workers’ Rights and Labor Education

New Jersey Passes Two New Pro-Labor Laws Backed by SMART-TD - SMART Union

Thanks to SMART-TD’s leadership and collaboration with other labor organizations and the New Jersey State AFL-CIO, two new, pro-worker bills are now law in the Garden State! Protection Against “Captive Audience” Meetings  Governor Phil Murphy signs the two pro-labor bills into law Sponsored by a cohort of bipartisan lawmakers, A-4429 prohibits employers from forcing employees to attend meetings concerning political or religious matters, includin…

Murphy signs bills for workers’ rights and labor education

With the Labor Day holiday as a backdrop, Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Sept. 3 intended to strengthen workers’ rights across New Jersey. The first bill promotes knowledge of labor rights through education, and the second safeguards employees’ freedom to make their own choices at work, free from coercion. “Today, we are honoring the history of the labor movement while strengthening workers’ rights,” said Murphy. “Our actions today will hel…

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Signs Legislation Strengthening Workers’ Rights and Labor Education

TRENTON, New Jersey. September 4, 2025 — Governor Murphy signed legislation strengthening workers’ rights across New Jersey. The first bill promotes knowledge of labor rights through education, and the second bill safeguards employees’ freedom to make their own choices at work, free from coercion. “Workers are the backbone of our state,” said Governor Murphy. “Today, we are honoring the history of the labor movement while strengthening workers’ …

Murphy signs bills boosting worker protections, adding labor history lessons in NJ schools - WRNJ Radio

TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy signed two bills Wednesday that expand workplace protections for New Jersey employees and require schools to teach students about the history of the labor movement. One measure (A1682/S1054) directs the State Board of Education to adopt standards requiring instruction on U.S. and New Jersey labor history in grades 6 through 12. Lessons will cover the history of organized labor, notable strikes, unionization drive…