Rep. Menendez Tours a Century-Old Newark Packaging Maker, Then Talks Immigration and Promotes a Career Fair

U.S. Rep. Rob Menendez highlighted a weekend of Newark-area stops in a series of social media posts on Nov. 1 and 2, Hudson Today reported on Monday evening. Menendez, who has represented New Jersey's 8th District since 2023, visited Keystone Folding Box Co. in Newark on Nov. 1, joining the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) for a tour of how the company's team makes child-resistant and eco-friendly packaging.

In his post about the visit, as reported by Hudson Today, Menendez noted that hardworking people have powered the company's success for over a century and said he would always fight for local workers. The visit underscored the role of local industry in providing jobs and sustainable solutions, the report said.

On Nov. 2, Menendez addressed immigration issues facing New Jersey, saying in a post reported by Hudson Today that New Jersey is at the center of the immigration debate and that he was proud to stand alongside institutions like Saint Peter's that support families through uncertain times, and thanking the Guarini Institute for hosting the discussion. Also on Nov. 2, he promoted an upcoming career fair, inviting constituents to RSVP through the link in his bio, the report said.

Menendez succeeded Albio Sires in the 8th District in 2023, according to the congressional record cited by Hudson Today. He was born in Hudson County in 1985, resides in Jersey City, and holds a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a law degree from Rutgers University-Newark.