Labor
Gov. Christie finds both praise, criticism at Rutherford town hall meeting
Joe Epstein/The Star-LedgerGov.
Unexpected N.J. budget shortfall will likely force cutbacks
Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-LedgerView from above the New Jersey Senate Chamber at the Statehouse in Trenton in January.
Record crowds flood Trenton to protest against N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, budget cuts
About 30,000 - 35,000 protesters attended rally that was the culmination of months of animosity between Christie, unions
Nonprofit group Playworks holds kickball fundraiser at Newark park
U.S. nonprofit group, which teaches 'healthy, meaningful play' to N.J. children during recess, are now in several schools in Newark, Roselle, Harrison
N.J. Gov. Chris Christie gets cheers, jeers during bill signing at Monmouth Park racetrack
Christie, who appeared at racetrack to approve bill for N.J. horse racing, says about Trenton rally, 'I'm here. They're there. Have a nice day.'
Statehouse rally wraps up, Gov. Christie's spokesman responds
Thousands gather in Trenton for anti-Christie rallyTRENTON — A series of speakers revved up the crowd at this afternoon's rally in Trenton by taunting Gov.
More than 30,000 protesters rally against budget cuts in Trenton
Teachers, state workers and police among those demonstrating against Gov. Chris Christie's budget cuts
N.J. cops, firefighters start paying for pensions, health care
Law requiring 1.5 percent contribution takes effect after judge declines to block it
New Jersey Institute of Technology graduate students, researchers seek to form union
Jerry McCrea/The Star-LedgerAli Avni Cirik, of Turkey, is an NJIT graduate student helping organize one of the first labor unions for student workers in the state.
N.J. Senate approves bill requiring public workers live in state
A.J. ChavarNew Jersey State Police troopers graduating on June 24. If passed by the Assembly, a new bill would require all future public employees to live in-state.


