Dyese Davis is new Monmouth Dem chair, with vice chair Deana Gunn
Dyese Davis, a 31-year-old rising star in state Democratic politics, was elected Monmouth County Democratic chair. Matawan Democratic Municipal Chair Deana Gunn, a political organizer for the New Jersey State Laborers PAC, was elected vice chair.
“I am committed to progressing the Monmouth County Democrats into a new chapter – and to move onwards into a bright future of success and prosperity in our movement,” Davis said. “Myself and vice chairwoman Deana Gunn will lead with a core objective to activate the County’s Democratic base and foster a foundation for expansion, revitalization, and change.”
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Greenstein, Gopal Bill to Include Labor Movement in New Jersey Learning Standards Advances
The Senate Education Committee advanced a bill, sponsored by Senators Linda Greenstein and Vin Gopal, mandating the inclusion of labor movement education in New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Social Studies curriculum. The Bill stipulates that the school curriculum for grades 6-12 in NJ must include information on labor history, significant strikes, collective bargaining process, and legal protections in the workplace. The purpose of this bill is to educate students on the significance and influence of organized labor in society, as well as to understand their own rights.
“Unions are responsible for the many strides forward in developing stronger labor laws over the past century. It is important for younger generations to understand the power that they have when it comes to collectively advocating for what they believe in.” (Senator Gopal)