New Jersey bill would bar discrimination against labor organization members

The bill would add labor organization membership to the traits protected from discrimination under New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination. The added protection would cover labor organization members in employment, union membership and training, public accommodations, housing, lending, and certain business dealings. The bill is still in progress, so these protections would apply only if it becomes law. The bill preserves exceptions for some actions tied to collective bargaining, labor disputes, unfair labor practices, or protests of unlawful discrimination. The bill says it would take effect immediately if enacted.