| The New Jersey State AFL-CIO appreciates Governor Murphy’s FY2024 budget message for its focus on the needs of working families now and for the future.
“As our economy faces many challenges, Governor Murphy’s vision continues to reflect our shared values that have elevated working families throughout his governorship,” said New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech. “We commend the Governor’s budget message for prioritizing the state’s fiscal health, investing in the middle class, upgrading our infrastructure, and taking care of our veterans.”
We thank Governor Murphy for his commitment to another full pension payment, property tax relief, full funding of the school funding formula, increasing universal preschool education and making child care more affordable, which would lift up working families struggling with inflation and the cost of child-care. Furthermore, Governor Murphy’s strong financial stewardship, which includes paying down debt and a healthy budget surplus, will help our middle class stay afloat in the event a recession does occur.
Our labor federation also welcomes Governor Murphy’s investments in replacing New Jersey’s antiquated water infrastructure and strengthening NJ Transit. Funding these programs creates and protects jobs that our members rely on, and improves the health and quality of life for all New Jerseyans. Additionally, we salute the Governor’s plan to strengthen the social safety net many of our veterans rely on by expanding Veterans Services Offices throughout New Jersey.
Lastly, we greatly appreciate the Governor’s acknowledgement of the union labor that our members in the building trades put into revitalizing the statehouse, and look forward to the successful completion of that multi-year project in the near future.
The New Jersey State AFL-CIO looks forward to working with Governor Murphy and the Legislature on the FY 2024 budget. |
