Union County Social Services Workers Push For New Contract After Nearly 20 Months Without One

CWA Local 1080 members say pay, vacancies and heavier workloads are putting pressure on workers who help residents access food, housing, and health benefits

By: Sydney Salomon

Outlets: New Jersey Urban News

Published: September 10, 2026

Words: 873

Last Updated: 3 days, 23 hours ago

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Red filled the Union County Board of County Commissioners meeting room on Aug. 27 as union members packed the seats, many wearing red shirts and carrying signs that read “Fair Contract Now” and “CWA Stand Up. Fight Back.”

One by one, workers stood before the seated commissioners and told their stories. They spoke about unfilled positions, heavier workloads, the rising cost of living, and struggling to make ends meet while working for Union County.

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