Each year, thousands of workers are killed and millions more are injured or gotten sick from their jobs. Workers’ Memorial Day is a time to remember those who have been injured or killed on the job and to reinvigorate our efforts for safe and healthy workplaces. The very real impact climate change is already [...]
"New Jersey is the most densely populated state and one of the largest automobile markets in the country. Known for its population density and highways, New Jersey has a large number of commuters with lots of cars on the road, nearly all the time. New Jersey also has a robust transit network with more than [...]
On Tuesday, February 6, Jersey Renews partnered with the Amalgamated Transit Union, New Jersey Working Families Alliance and other allies to host a rally in Jersey City on electrification of transit as part of Transit Equity Day, a national day of action organized by The Labor Network for Sustainability. Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop [...]
In the near future, Jersey City residents that ditch their traditional carbon-emitting vehicle engines in favor of electric vehicles may have the option to charge their batteries right within their own neighborhoods in light of a new request for proposals issued by the city. Mayor Steven Fulop announced today at a City Hall press conference [...]
Renewable energy advocates rallied in City Hall today to call for the electrification of New Jersey's public-transportation system. The event, organized by Jersey Renews along with the Amalgamated Transit Union, came the day after "transit equity day," an effort by the labor movement to call attention to climate change and promote public transit as a [...]
Join us for this hour-long webinar to learn how we’re working with faith, labor, and community leaders to make new jersey a leader in climate policy as we fight for clean energy, less emissions, and good, family-sustaining jobs. Hear from a representative of each sector on how climate change is impacting them and why [...]
RSVP Today! Jersey Renews is proud to stand in solidarity with the Amalgamated Transit Union, The Labor Network for Sustainability, and allies for Transit Equity. On February 6, we will demand that all New Jersey residents have access to high-quality public transit run on clean, renewable energy. As we transition to a clean [...]
As global temperatures steadily increase, climate change threatens to inflict further harm on communities in New Jersey, particularly as sea levels rise and extreme weather events increase in frequency and severity. The NJ Climate Adaptation Alliance recently released a New Jersey Climate and Health Profile Report, which summarizes some of the changes we can expect [...]
On Tuesday, November 14th, Jersey Renews partnered with Action Together New Jersey to host Clean Energy Future: A Forum on Opportunities for New Jersey. This panel was chosen to showcase a variety of perspectives on New Jersey’s opportunity to lead on climate. Working Families executive director Analilia Mejia acted as the moderator for the [...]
On Saturday, Oct 28, we marched in solidarity with NY Renews and hundreds of New Yorkers to demonstrate regional support for action on climate. The day began with a series of speakers, all of whom were impacted by Superstorm Sandy 5 years ago. The commitment to justice was palpable throughout the day. [...]
