COVID-19
A Message from the
Governor.
Need to reach a doctor, but don’t want to go
into the office right now?
Recent developments with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) are impacting the
way we would typically do things. But, reaching a doctor doesn’t have to
change—even if you don’t want to go into the office right now.
Through your New Jersey state health benefits, you and your covered
dependents have access to an R-Health doctor’s office. A key part of
R-Health’s model is 24/7 virtual access to a personal primary care
physician at no additional cost and with no co-pays.>
Please click here to learn more.
Stay informed through text messages.
If you want to join CWA's text message alert system, please text njstateworker to 69866. If it does not work, please text clear to 69866, then try njstateworker.
Take a Quick Action for Paid Leave!
Please
sign this petition
calling on Congress to pass paid leave and other worker protections during this COVID-19 crisis. It takes two minutes and it will make you feel better.
Executive Order #107
Governor Murphy's Executive Order #107 was issued this past Saturday. This order directs all residents to "stay at home" until further notice. The order allows exceptions such as going to work if you are an essential employee, obtaining essential goods and services, seeking medical attention, visiting close friends and family, or outdoor activities.
State and federal government employees who must report to work are exempted from this order. If you have been directed to attend your work location, you are expected to continue to report to work. Note: the order does not impose a "travel ban." It also orders non-essential businesses to close and for businesses to accommodate telecommuting as much as possible.
State Senate Passes Emergency Package of Coronavirus Legislation
From the NJ AFL-CIO
Today (3/19/2020) the State Senate passed over two dozen bills to assist residents, workers and businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. Of particular interest to the New Jersey State AFL-CIO and its members are bills assisting workers.
Click here to read more.
CWA COVID-19 Tele Town Hall Call
COVID-19 Chart for Workers Who Are Affected
The information on this
flier is meant to give a general picture of benefits
and rights available in certain COVID-19 work-related situations. It gives
examples of potential scenarios and what state benefits may be available
in response.
Please click
here to view the flier.
Please click here to view the NJ Department of Labor Website and the
state programs.
COVID-19 Information for Members of CWA
This is an advisory for CWA Members..
please click here to view the article.
From NJ.com: New Jersey closing motor vehicle offices for 2 weeks in
response to coronavirus outbreak/span>
By Avalon Zoppo
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission agencies and road testing facilities
will be closed starting Monday as schools, municipal courts, and
businesses across the state shut down to help stop the spread of the
fast-moving coronavirus. The more than 60 motor vehicle offices across
the state will re-open March 30, the agency said in an alert on its
website Sunday night.
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From NJ.com: N.J.
state workers will be allowed to work from home amid coronavirus
pandemic
By Brent Johnson
State government workers in New Jersey soon will be allowed to work from
home in an effort to minimize the impact of the coronavirus, Gov. Phil
Murphy announced Sunday. Murphy said during a telephone briefing with
reporters that employees will not be mandated to work from home. But the
state is requiring each government department to institute its own
work-from-home plan by Wednesday, the governor said. The plans will vary
by department, he said.
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COVID-19
Please be on the lookout for new information from the state or your employer in relation to this ever-evolving situation.
State workers, please click here for the Civil Service Guidelines and FAQs regarding COVID-19.