AFSCME Local 1716

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Free/Reduced Price Admission for 2024 CT Summer Museums

Are you looking for free activities to do with your kids this summer? Here are the big ways to score free admission:

Library Passes:
- Did you know you can typicall

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Hartford recognizes Juneteenth as official holiday

This year Hartford has officially recognized Juneteenth as an official holiday. In response, Local 1716 President Orlando Mercado said the following:

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Local 1716 President fights to keep members' overtime

Orlando Mercado, President AFSCME Local 1716 & Council 4 Executive Board Member, spoke at a may 13th city council meeting to urge Council members to protect budgeted overtime that will retain c

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Questions? Concerns? Ask the Local 1716 President!

AFSCME Local 1716 wants to hear from you, our members.

Do you have a question or concern? Do you want to know more about what's happening with your union? Then go to the source!

National AFSCME News

AFSCME in Action: Hundreds mobilize to stop public service cuts
Grassroots AFSCME GO events were held nationwide to sound the alarm on public service cuts. — Apr 25
AFSCME members, Nevada politicians rally for public services
Invest in, don’t cut, public services. That was the rallying cry heard in Nevada’s capital city this week. — Apr 25
Reckless budget cuts would put many people in Connecticut in the poor house
Connecticut residents would suffer mightily if SNAP, Medicaid are cut. — Apr 24
Cutting Medicaid would cut a lifeline for the needy and the elderly
If Congress cuts Medicaid, vulnerable New Yorkers will lose a lifeline. — Apr 24
New union at Monterey Bay Aquarium helps workers build power
Monterey Bay Aquarium workers can now experience the union difference. — Apr 23

Upcoming Events

May

06

monthly membership meeting

5:00pm to 6:00pm
Sep

02

monthly membership meeting

5:00pm to 6:00pm
Nov

04

monthly membership meeting

5:00pm to 6:00pm
Dec

02

monthly membership meeting

5:00pm to 6:00pm
Jan

06

monthly membership meeting

5:00pm to 6:00pm