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 by Governor Mikie Sherrill.
Kevin Jarvis, whose father was a member of IAM Local 1812, has built his career advocating for workers and strengthening labor protections in New Jersey. Jarvis is currently a partner at O’Brien, Belland & Bushinsky, focusing on labor law. His work includes contract negotiations, grievance and arbitration hearings, and addressing unfair labor practice matters. He has represented workers before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the New Jersey Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC).
“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.”
Prior to joining his current firm in 2010, Jarvis served nearly four years as Chief of Staff at the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. In that role, he helped oversee about 3,700 employees and managed a combined state and federal budget exceeding $600 million. He also coordinated departmental policy with both the Governor’s Office and the 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 held positions 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 law school at Seton Hall School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude.
The IAM Union urges the New Jersey Senate to confirm Jarvis’s nomination. The organization states it looks forward to working with him to promote fairness, safety, and opportunity for all workers in New Jersey.
IAM represents around 600,000 active and retired members across industries such as aerospace, defense, airlines, shipbuilding, rail transit, healthcare, automotive sectors throughout North America.
