Category Archives: news

Webinar: CWA’s Campaign to Stop Skyrocketing Healthcare Costs

February 24, 2025CWA Strong, health, municipal, news, state workersroman_CWA-1031

CWA Local 1031 encourages all of its members in both state and local government to sign up for and attend this important webinar.

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM ET

Our healthcare costs are out of control – and we’re taking a stand to put a stop to it!

Healthcare contributions paid by public employees, particularly at the local government level, have become unaffordable. CWA is launching a major campaign to address the healthcare affordability crisis, and we’re going to need everyone to step up and stand together to take on the State and the insurance industry!

WATCH The Recording of the Webinar Here

State of NJ Budget for 2025 includes big wins for CWA members

July 31, 2024CWA Strong, news, state workersroman_CWA-1031

The New Jersey Legislature has finalized the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, capping off several months of hard work by CWA members advocating for budget items that will benefit working people, including making a FULL payment into our pension for the fourth year in a row. When we fight, we win!

More info here: CWA State Budget Info (PDF)

Update on proposed SHBP rates for State Employees

July 31, 2024health, news, state workersroman_CWA-1031

Please see the attached message from the CWA regarding the rates currently under consideration for the State Health Benefits program year 2025.

CWA Update for State Health Benefits Members (PDF)

State Workers Health Benefits Special Open Enrollment

March 12, 2024health, news, state workersroman_CWA-1031

From April 1 – April 30th, state workers in the NJ State Health Benefits Program will have the opportunity to elect new health plans on the Aetna Network.

Full details on how the open enrollment process works and the plans are available on the Healthcare Ombudsperson Webpage.

CWA Local 1031 Swears in Officers for New Term

January 17, 2024CWA Strong, newsroman_CWA-1031

On Friday, January 12th, CWA Area Director for NJ Fran Ehret joined Local 1031 for the swearing in of officers for their new term. Kathleen Hernandez, formerly Vice President of Local 1031 was sworn in as President, along with John Polk, Secretary-Treasurer, as well as presidents of CWA Local 1031’s branches across New Jersey.

Everyone at CWA Local 1031 would like to thank John Rose for his many years of hard work and leadership. John tirelessly fought for the best interests of his members and all state workers, making sure they were always well represented, regardless of who was in charge in Trenton. John Rose kept the labor movement’s promise of fair and equitable treatment for all, and we wish him nothing but the best as he enjoys his well-earned retirement. CWA 1031 will continue to follow his example as we head into the future.