Local 195, IFPTE would like to say THANK YOU to everyone showing up, despite the risks and fears of COVID-19. You are appreciated and your efforts are not going unnoticed. You matter and we care!

Governor Murphy OKs furloughs for public employees to avert layoffs.

On June 3rd, 2020 the New Jersey State AFL-CIO is planning a national day of action. The AFL-CIO is calling on all affiliates to organize events as a bold response to the COVID-19 crisis. Please click on the read button to view the flyer from the New Jersey State AFL-CIO.

Please click on the read button to view the article from Senate President Sweeney regarding the possible future of Local 195 members due to the Covid Crisis.

The Civil Service Guidelines and FAQs for State Employees on COVID-19 has been updated as of April 29, 2020. Please click on the link to be directed to the CSC website.

The Department of Human Services Division of Developmental Disabilities has begun implementing the Universal COVID-19 testing for Developmental Centers staff and residents using the collection of saliva. Please read the letters from Local 195 President Rudolph and the Dept. of Human Services by clicking on the read button.

Please click the link to be directed to the State of New Jersey's Covid-19 Information Hub.

Please click on the read button to review the breakdown of the CARES Stimulus Bill.

Governor Murphy established an assistance program to help support child care costs for essential workers, as defined by Governor's Executive Order 110. In order to participate, essential employees who wish to utilize emergency care services must complete an online registration form at: www.childcarenj.gov. Please click the link below to be directed to the page.

The New Jersey State AFL-CIO has a COVID-19 Pandemic Resource Page. Please click the icon above or the link below to be directed to their resource page.

PLEASE LOG ON TO THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY'S WEBSITE FOR UP-TO-DATE AND ACCURATE COVID-19 INFORMATION WWW.NJ.GOV.

The current contract (July 1, 2019-June 30, 2023) is now available online and can be found under the drop down menu of the "Members" tab and then by clicking on "Contract".

For those members who do not have an I.D. card with your membership number listed on the card, please call the Local office or email the Local at local195@local195.org and a card will be ordered for you. Please note this process takes several weeks.

Mark your calendars for August 1, 2020 and join us at Local 195's Michael Scorzetti Jr.'s Fun Under the Sun Outing at the Eagles Landing Day Camp. Information and sign-up sheets will be at your chapter meetings. You can also email local195@local195.org. We look forward to another fun filled outing! Click on the read button to view flyer.

Please notify the Local office if you have changed your home address and/or work location so that we can update our records. Thank you!

R.I.P. Latasha Andrews
Local 195 Member

Local 195 would like to notify its membership, family and friends of the passing of our member Latahsa Andrews. She was a member with the Trenton I&S Chapter. Our deepest sympathies go out to Ms. Andrews' family, friends and co-workers