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1. N.J. public unions stage Trenton protest in solidarity with Wisconsin workers
(N.J./State)

...  New Jersey AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech said the rally was an overwhelming show of solidarity for workers in Wisconsin. “Standing shoulder to shoulder in solidarity with Wisconsin workers, we ...

2. Unions expect large turnout at Trenton rally Friday in support of Wisconsin public workers
(N.J./State)

... workers conducting a marathon protest in and outside the Statehouse in Madison continues to grow with the unions planning to send as many members as possible. New Jersey AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech ...

3. N.J. union workers to demonstrate at Statehouse
(N.J./State)

... Charles Wowkanech foresees "hundreds of labor and community partners" turning out but unionized public employees can be expected to swell the number of demonstrators. The rally will feature an appearance ...

4. N.J. Gov. Christie supports Wisconsin Gov. Walker's ‘strong action to balance his budget’
(N.J./State)

... teachers and school employees pay for the cost of his education cuts, which have already exceeded a billion dollars." New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech, who represents one million ...

5. N.J.'s U.S. senators, Amtrak find a way for a new commuter rail tunnel to Manhattan
(N.J./State)

... economic future and this plan moves us back in the right direction." Charles Wowkanech, president of the 1 million-member New Jersey AFL-CIO, said, "The new Gateway Tunnel project announced by Senators ...

6. State of the State Address: Democrats say Christie not living in the real New Jersey
(N.J./State)

... in order to restore the public's confidence that government works for them and not the special interests." New Jersey AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech, who represents 1 million unionized New Jerseyans, ...

7. Bayonne Bridge to be raised 64 feet to 215 feet
(N.J./State)

... of large cargo ships has access to these ports and that the height of the Bayonne Bridge will soon no longer be an impediment," New Jersey AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech said. Wowkanech said raising ...

8. It's official, Christie orders shutdown of ARC tunnel project
(N.J./State)

... By failing to learn from history, the governor has ensured we won't be able to repeat it." Charles Wowkanech, New Jersey AFL-CIO president, said, "The governor's decision to cancel the ARC Tunnel is ...

9. Christie taking weekend to consider future of ARC tunnel project
(N.J./State)

... the Star-Ledger reported. New Jersey AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech said Christie's concerns about cost overruns are unfounded. "Governor Christie has been telling audiences all over the country ...

10. N.J. AFL-CIO to rally in bid to save Hudson commuter rail tunnel project
(N.J./State)

... AFL-CIO will rally Tuesday at the North Bergen construction site. State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech is hoping thousands of the union's members will turn out. "The choice is clear," Wowkanech ...

11. AFL-CIO, Assembly Speaker Oliver call on Christie to work with feds to revive Hudson rail tunnel project
(N.J./State)

... we need a new rail tunnel under the Hudson," New Jersey AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech said. "Doubling rail passenger capacity is necessary to make New Jersey and New York economically competitive, ...

12. Steve Adubato: Corzine/Katz e-mail saga tarnished a good man’s reputation
(Opinion/Commentary)

... same way he would have done with other union leaders. He said at the time; "This is not an ongoing, active relationship ... It's no different than my relationship with (state AFL-CIO leader) Charlie Wowkanech". ...

13. N.J. AFL-CIO boss Charles Wowkanech critical of Christie
(N.J./State)

... rights.'' Charles Wowkanech said the proposed constitutional amendment to levy a 2.5 percent cap on spending, including salaries and benefits for employees, as well as a 2.5 percent cap for property ...

14. Labor, environmental leaders rap Christie's budget, business leaders praise it
(N.J./State)

...  Charles Wowkanech, New Jersey AFL-CIO president, said Thursday Christie is shifting the tax burden away from the wealthy and business and onto middle- and low-income residents. "The clearest indication ...

15. Christie's plan to cut jobless benefits, taxes for employers, criticized by labor, praised by business
(Money/Economy)

... should be fighting to protect the needs of unemployed New Jersey residents, not abandoning them,'' said Charles Wowkanech, president of the New Jersey AFL-CIO. "Our elected officials should oppose attempts ...

16. N.J. pension reform bills approved by Senate committee
(N.J./State)

...  Charles Wowkanech, New Jersey AFL-CIO president, urged lawmakers not to approve the bills without determining the extent of pension system problems. "In essence, our argument is that New Jersey has ...

17. Candidates for New Jersey governor back to campaign trail after casting their votes
(N.J./State)

... elections in recent memory and every single vote will count,‘' said Charles Wowkanech, president of the state AFL-CIO. "Working with our affiliates, we put forth a massive public education campaign and ...

18. VP Joe Biden, Max Cleland call for Corzine's re-election
(N.J./State)

... fearing that a defeat by Republican challenger Chris Christie could have national consequences. Corzine has received the endorsement of the state AFL-CIO and its influential president Charles Wowkanech. ...

19. Biden expected to call for Corzine's re-election Wednesday in Atlantic City
(N.J./State)

... governor's lieutenant governor running mate, and New Jersey AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech. The event will mark Biden's second appearance in New Jersey on behalf of Corzine. The vice president made ...