AFSCME Local 1716

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Labor Issues The Call For Alternatives To Budget Austerity

Governor Lamont will deliver his first proposed budget to the General Assembly February 20th.

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Council 4 Biennial Conference Set for April 5-7, 2019

Mark your calendars for the biennial Council 4 Conference, April 5-7, 2019 at the Mystic Marriot in Groton, CT.

Protect CT Pensions

Protecting Our Pensions and Strengthening Our Retirement Security

A pension is more than a promise to current and future retired workers.

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Council 4 Ready as State Legislature Convenes

The 2019 Connecticut legislative session convened Jan. 9, 2019.

National AFSCME News

She Has Her Community’s Back; Her Union Has Hers
Amy Meredith, an assistant district attorney at the Travis County, Texas, District Attorney’s Office, has been keeping her community safe by prosecuting some of Travis County’s most violent criminals. — Feb 19
Collective Bargaining on the Horizon for Nevada State Employees
SB135 will enable more than 20,000 Nevada state employees to have a seat at the table with the governor and the Nevada Legislature and gain a voice in the decision making over working conditions and compensation. — Feb 15
Child Care Workers Stand Together for Better Early Education
“Having a union means the state agencies can’t just do whatever they want. We are part of an organization that knows the rules and helps providers." — Feb 15
AFSCME President Calls Trump’s Emergency Declaration ‘An Abuse of Power’
President Donald Trump’s emergency declaration is an “abuse of power,” according to AFSCME President Lee Saunders. — Feb 15
Honoring Our Beloved Law Enforcement Dogs
Let's show some love for AFSCME canines, who help make public safety happen. — Feb 14