The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union) has announced its strong support for the nomination of Kevin Jarvis as New Jersey’s Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development. The nomination was made by New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill.
Jarvis, whose father was a member of IAM Local 1812, has a long history of advocating for labor rights in New Jersey. He is currently a partner at O’Brien, Belland & Bushinsky, where he specializes in labor law, including contract negotiations and unfair labor practice cases. He has represented workers before both the National Labor Relations Board and the New Jersey Public Employment Relations Commission.
“Kevin Jarvis has consistently demonstrated his mission to aid the advancement of working people,” said IAM Union International President Brian Bryant. “He has fought for working families for his entire career in different capacities and comes from a proud IAM Union household.”
David Sullivan, IAM Union Eastern Territory General Vice President, added: “The IAM is confident that Kevin Jarvis will serve New Jersey’s working people with integrity and a clear understanding of the challenges facing today’s workforce. Kevin knows the union difference first-hand and has spent years defending workers as a litigator.”
Before joining his current firm in 2010, Jarvis worked nearly four years as Chief of Staff at the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. In this role, he oversaw about 3,700 employees and managed a budget exceeding $600 million from state and federal sources. He also coordinated policy with the Governor’s Office and Legislature.
Jarvis began his career with the New Jersey General Assembly Democratic Office as a Research Associate for committees on Labor, Health, State Government, and Human Services. He later served as Assistant Director of Constituent Relations and Assistant Director of Policy and Planning.
He also worked as Legislative Affairs Coordinator for the New Jersey State AFL-CIO while attending Seton Hall School of Law, graduating magna cum laude.
The IAM Union called on the New Jersey Senate to confirm Jarvis’s nomination: “IAM Union urges the New Jersey Senate to confirm Jarvis’s nomination and looks forward to working with him to promote fairness, safety, and opportunity for all workers in the Garden State.”
The IAM Union represents around 600,000 active and retired members across various industries in North America.
