New Jersey Democrats push to make labor history mandatory in schools

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey students could soon be learning about strikes, unions, and the power of collective bargaining under a bill moving through the state legislature.

Imagine being taught what a scab is and how to deal with scabs and non-union labor properly, how to properly place a large inflatable rat in front of a job site and teach children about the importance of creating protest signs.

The Senate Education Committee has advanced Senate Bill No. 1054, which would require public schools to add lessons on U.S. and New Jersey labor history into the social studies curriculum for grades six through twelve. The bill, first filed in the 2024-2025 legislative session, was approved after technical review and updates.

If passed, the measure would mandate instruction on the history of orga