Hudson County Central Labor Council Endorses Congressman Payne

NEWARK, NJ – U.S. Representative Donald M. Payne, Jr., (D-Newark) has been endorsed by the Hudson County Central Labor Council in the upcoming Democratic Primary Election in the 10th Congressional District, which includes parts of Jersey City. A fierce advocate for labor unions and working families, Congressman Payne has won the support of numerous unions and other organizations pushing for progressive policies.

“Time and time again, Congressman Payne has proven himself a champion for working people and a stalwart ally of the labor movement,” said Barry Kushnir, President of the Hudson County Central Labor Council. “He will continue to fight for our right to organize, for better wages, for safer working conditions, and for crucial legislative priorities like the PRO Act. The Hudson County Central Labor Council is proud to support him in his re-election campaign.”

The Hudson Central Labor Council’s endorsement builds upon Congressman Payne’s already substantial support within the labor community, reflecting his commitment to collective bargaining rights and the rights of all workers to form and join unions. His campaign has already received the endorsement of the Communication Workers of America NJ, AFSCME NJ, and Laborers International North America Eastern Region, among many others. Congressman Payne also co-wrote the House version of the bipartisan Infrastructure Bill which includes billions of dollars in investments in new high paying jobs, and crucial improvements to New Jersey’s infrastructure.

“I am incredibly honored to have earned the support of the Hudson County Central Labor Council. The working families of Hudson County are the backbone of our community, and I will always stand with our labor family,” said Congressman Payne. “Together, we will continue to invest in people, to create good paying, union jobs, and to bring the resources and opportunities back to Hudson County, the 10th Congressional District, and the great state of New Jersey.”

Congressman Payne has recently been endorsed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, New Jersey Education Association, the Communications Workers of America NJ, Laborers’ International North America Eastern Region, the New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association and AFSCME NJ. He also recently announced the support of U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker as well as Governor Phil Murphy, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop.

About Congressman Payne: 

A lifelong Newark resident, Congressman Donald Payne, Jr., is a champion for working families, Democratic values, and fighting to provide more opportunities for people in black and brown communities. He’s a devoted husband and father and a former union member with a blue collar background who has an immense respect for the dignity of work and the value of organized labor. A five-term Congressman, he was first elected in 2012 to succeed his late father, the legendary Rep. Donald Payne, Sr., who was the first Black Congressman in state history. Congressman Payne is Chairman of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials in the powerful House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, which has jurisdiction over major infrastructure initiatives including the Gateway Project that are critical to New Jersey’s economy. Congressman Payne co-wrote the House version of President Joe Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure act and has supported critical progressive legislation like the Build Back Better plan, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, the Equality Act, the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and much more.