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ICE Out of Minnesota: Unions & Churches Lead Economic Blackout in “Day of Truth and Freedom” Hundreds of businesses in Minnesota have closed for the day as part of an economic blackout to protest the surge of ICE agents into the state. Organizers of the strike include faith leaders and unions...

Hundreds of businesses in Minnesota have closed for the day as part of an economic blackout to protest the surge of ICE agents into the state. Organizers of the strike include faith leaders and unions, who are encouraging people to stay home from work, school and shopping.

#HappyNewYear! As of tomorrow January 1, 2026, the minimum wage in #NewJersey will be $15.92/hr for most workers. Make sure you're paid in full, overtime paid at 1.5 times in a 40 hour workweek, and remember that status DOESN'T matter: time worked is time paid. See you in the fight in 2026!

We know the assignment! For 25 years and counting, thanks for supporting our fights for social justice on #GivingTuesday and every day! Support here: bit.ly/GIVENL

It's Gala season! 25 years of Orange! Good food, good times in the fight for social justice...See you there! www.eventbrite.com/e/the-2025-n...

From "Nuestras Voces, Nuestros Colores": kids coming together to collectively create a mural on what we aspire for as a community free of ICE. And cumbia to celebrate our 25 years!

We seek to educate, empower, and strengthen the cultural identity of migrant children, youth, and families, reaffirming art as a tool of resistance, unity, and joy.

Calling all families! Join New Labor as we celebrate our 25th anniversary with "Nuestras Voces, Nuestros Colores", through the collective creation of a mural and a workshop on Latin American rhythms, with cumbia as the central theme, the rhythm that unites the nations of the Americas.

Mom slams ICE for detaining teen son facing gun charge—"No family is safe" Advocacy groups, including the National Domestic Workers Alliance and Matahari Women Workers’ Center, dispute DHS’s account.

Families belong together. On October 9th, 13-year-old Arthur was detained by ICE and separated from his mother, a domestic worker in MA, without her knowledge.

Resd more👇 www.newsweek.com/mom-slams-ic...

Hey @law.rutgers.edu Do you know about this? RU pay NOW! www.facebook.com/share/p/16Dd...

That's right. Doing central jersey proud! See you Friday for a screening of our documentary No Somos Máquinas and hear from folks about what New Labor has meant to them! 25 years of us fighting for improved conditions of work...can't stop won't stop! See you there. @nelp.org @njaij.bsky.social

N.J. company faces $250K fine for employee’s ‘serious injuries’ A commercial laundry was hit with 12 federal safety violations.

ICYMI- KNY 26671 LLC was part of COSH's 2025 Dirty Dozen report: we have the right to work and LIVE!  Safe workplaces  for ALL! We are essential, not disposable! www.nj.com/hudson/2025/...

It's our 7th Annual Kermes in #Newark! We're celebrating 25 years of fight, impact and community power building. A community fair type event with resources, music, dancing, food and more, all while supporting the work! See you on Aug 24.

As a federal heat rule becomes ever more unlikely, even in the best-case scenario #workers would still have to wait two years for #HeatProtections to go into effect.

But workers can’t wait for #HeatJustice. Learn why @prospect.org: prospect.org/labor/2025-0...

From #InternationalDomesticWorkersDay and #NoKingsDay in #NewJersey.

Sharing at @labor-research.bsky.social national conference on our realities on organizing in #NewJersey.

Necesitamos financiamiento completo para la Carta de Derechos de las Trabajadoras del Hogar de NJ. Dígale a los legisladores de Nueva Jersey: necesitamos financiamiento completo para la Carta de Derechos de las Trabajadoras del Hogar.

o si quieres hacerlo en español y diles que les mandó New Labor! act.domesticworkers.org/a/njdwbor-en...

Tell New Jersey lawmakers: Fully Fund the Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights We’re calling on the New Jersey Legislature to fully fund the Domestic Worker Enforcement Program at $1 million to ensure the Bill of Rights law is not only implemented, but that the workers who need ...

What's that? You want to assure that there is rightly
$1 million in the #NewJersey state budget to ensure effective STATEWIDE outreach and education on the #domesticworkers bill of rights? Time to send your email and tell 'em New Labor sent ya! act.domesticworkers.org/a/njdwbor-en...

Yesterday in Trenton, giving testimony in the Senate Labor committee to make sure that the NJ Temp Workers Bill of Rights is not gutted: discussion only and no vote due to huge opposition turnout

Outside of DHS Newark where Mayor Baraka was taken after being arrested outside of Delaney Hall where Geo group is operating without proper permit.
Hear @replamonica.bsky.social break it down

HAPPENING NOW: Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was just taken into custody while protesting outside the Delaney Hall ICE detention center

Uh, Geo group opening a ghost detention center without permit? Make the call!

#WorkersMemorialDay #NiUnaMuerteMas #NotOneMoreDeath! #IWMD We march for safe workplaces for ALL, free of retaliation, raids, misogyny, racism, discrimination, and white supremacy @ndlon.bsky.social @ruaaup-ptl.bsky.social @ruaaup-aft.bsky.social @cosecha.bsky.social @njaij.bsky.social

#NotOneMoreDeath! We're not disposable! Don't throw away our safeguards! No retaliation nor raids! We march on April 27 for #WorkersMemorialDay! @ndlon.bsky.social @domesticworkers.bsky.social @njaij.bsky.social @ruaaup-ptl.bsky.social @nelp.org @rulearn.bsky.social #IWMD #1u

National Domestic Workers Alliance Assembly in DC!

Developing leaders and trainers, workplace health and safety train-the-trainer!

Presente! Marching for domestic worker rights. Respect, dignity and a #NewJersey budget with $1 million for education and outreach with the statewide domestic workers bill of rights! @domesticworkers.bsky.social @njaij.bsky.social

Domestic workers, such as housekeepers, nannies, and caregivers, deserve fair treatment, respectful working conditions, and proper compensation for the hard work they do. More here via @njlabordept.bsky.social www.nj.gov/labor/mywork...
Hit us up if you need more information!

Today we lift up the New Jersey Domestic Workers Bill of Rights as part of “NJ Domestic Workers’ Day of Awareness!
#ProtectNJDomesticWorkers