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:
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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 members warn of threats to state and local public services
As state and local public services remain under threat from federal cuts, AFSCME members are speaking out. — Sep 5
AFSCME urges court to block the closing of the Institute of Museum and Library Services
AFSCME is continuing the fight to stop the Trump administration from closing the Institute of Museum and Library Services. — Sep 4
AmeriCorps grant funding is flowing again
AmeriCorps grants are being restored following AFSCME Local 2027’s expanded court battle. — Sep 3
Workers win transparency and accountability at Minnesota’s largest public hospital
AFSCME members in Minnesota won their fight to get rid of an unaccountable hospital board. — Sep 2
On Labor Day, we celebrate our power – and pledge to build it.
On Labor Day, we celebrate the power of workers to form unions, stand in solidarity, and together, improve our lives. — Aug 29

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