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Labor: James Mitchell and Raymond Donovan

September 2, 2019 1:12 amSeptember 2, 2019 2:04 am

Two New Jerseyans have served as U.S. Secretary of Labor, both construction company executives named by Republican presidents for their close ties to organized labor. James P. Mitchell (1900-1964) grew up in Elizabeth and worked in the administration of President...

Labor Leader: Vincent J. Murphy was NJ AFL-CIO president, two-term Mayor of Newark

September 2, 2019 1:01 amSeptember 2, 2019 10:24 am

One of the most influential labor leaders in New Jersey history was Vincent J. Murphy (1893-1976), who spent nine years as the president of the New Jersey AFL-CIO after two terms as the Mayor of Newark. He was the Democratic...

Joseph W. Katz, legend in New Jersey politics, dies at 91

July 14, 2018 3:03 pmJuly 18, 2018 11:19 am

Joseph W. Katz, who was one of the New Jersey’s most powerful and widely respected political insiders for decades, passed away on Friday. He was 91. Katz became the founder of the contract lobbying business in New Jersey, single-handedly developing...

Emil Sorenson, former freeholder, mayor of two towns, dies at 98

April 29, 2018 12:19 pm

A memorial service will be held on May 19 to celebrate the life of Emil Sorenson, Jr., a former Sussex County freeholder and mayor of two Sussex County towns, who passed away on March 29 at the age of 98....