Union connections in
New Jersey.

New Jersey AFL-CIO connection

Start with the official state federation for labor councils, represented workplaces and community connections.

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New Jersey apprenticeship search

Search registered apprenticeships. Confirm union sponsorship, eligibility and current recruitment dates with the program.

Teamsters career connections in New Jersey

Use the official Teamsters career center and select your state. Check each employer and current vacancy directly.

Find your national union

Connect with building trades, teachers, nurses, auto workers, transportation workers and other industries through their internationals.

Unionwear

USA union-made hats, bags and custom embroidery.

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Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional — represented staff

UFCW reports that about 500 Local 152 members at this Cape May Court House hospital ratified a three-year contract on February 10, 2026. Applies to that represented workforce, not every employee or hospital in the system. Reviewed October 12, 2026.

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Uptown Bakeries — J&J Snack Foods

Bridgeport, NJ workers make donuts, pastries and pretzels; UFCW reports a three-year contract ratified February 2026. Checked October 12, 2026; verify the package or supplier identifies this U.S. facility.

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TQ Baking frozen Texas Toast — Vineland

UFCW’s December 2025 report confirms union workers in Vineland, New Jersey make frozen Texas Toast garlic bread, with a renewed three-year agreement. Checked October 12, 2026; confirm the plant for your exact package.

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Old Fashioned Kitchen — Lakewood

Union workers in Lakewood, NJ produce blintzes, pancakes and pierogies for hospitality/restaurant customers nationwide; new three-year agreement January 2026. Checked October 12, 2026; verify the package or supplier identifies this U.S. facility.

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Casa Di Bertacchi meatballs — Vineland

UFCW confirms workers make Italian meatballs sold under the Casa name at Vineland, NJ; five-year contract ratified April 2026. Checked October 12, 2026; verify the package or supplier identifies this U.S. facility.

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Lassonde Pappas juices — Seabrook

UFCW production workers at Seabrook, NJ ratified an 18-month agreement in summer 2026. Multiple-brand juices need supplier/plant confirmation. Checked October 12, 2026; verify the package or supplier identifies this U.S. facility.

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Lassonde Pappas cranberry sauce — Seabrook

UFCW reports represented production of shelf-stable juice and cranberry sauce at this NJ operation; an adjacent facility transition starts in 2027. Checked October 12, 2026; verify the package or supplier identifies this U.S. facility.

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Smiling Bud Ridgefield — manufacturing workers

UFCW reported a September 2026 organizing victory by manufacturing workers in Ridgefield. The source describes their goals for wages, leave and healthcare contributions.

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