NJ CWAers Fight New Governor's Proposed Budget

CWA's 60,000 public worker members in New Jersey are in a huge fight, along with teachers and other state workers, against the right-wing attack by new Republican Governor Chris Christie.

CWAers are fighting back and have launched a new educational ad campaign that warns the public that Christie's proposed budget means cuts in vital services and another windfall for millionaires. The campaign also includes a series of five town hall meetings with members of the New Jersey legislature and a public outreach campaign aimed at defeating the Christie budget.

A new radio ad opens with workers' voices describing how CWA public workers protect New Jersey's abused children and disabled adults, ensure that roads and bridges are safe and that air and water are clean. "Governor Christie's budget will devastate the services we provide. Everyone will suffer – except New Jersey's millionaires. Governor Christie is giving them a tax cut." Listen to the ads and watch the YouTube videos featuring CWA members at www.cwanj.org.

And while you're online at www.cwanj.org, sign up for e-mail alerts about the campaign. You'll be able to support New Jersey public workers and learn the latest about the successful tactics CWA is using to fight back in tough times.

If you're on Facebook, search for the group, "Fight for NJ Public Services, Fight for NJ Public Workers," and join the discussion.