C4 Votes 2020

Union Information and Resources for the 2020 Election

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020. The stakes are higher than ever for AFSCME union members in Connecticut as we all continue to grapple with the impact of COVID-19.

Corporate conservative efforts to eliminate our collective bargaining rights -- state, municipal and private sector – have become all too common in recent legislative sessions. 

That’s why we say, "Remember in November."  

We need to elect candidates who support workers’ rights; who believe in the freedom to bargain for good pay, benefits and a real voice on the job; who stand up for quality public services; and who advocate for a fair tax system to support the services our members provide.

Council 4 has a member-driven endorsement process. Candidates seeking our union endorsement must fill out a candidate questionnaire and participate in an interview with our regional PEOPLE Committees, which are made up of members that represent the diverse cross-section of our union. Our statewide PEOPLE Committee then puts together a list of candidates to recommend for endorsement. The Council 4 Delegate Assembly concludees the process by voting to accept or reject any candidate recommendations.

Council 4 members take their responsibilities very seriously when interviewing and vetting candidates seeking our endorsement. We take pride and stand by our endorsements because they are based on who will best represent the interests of our members, and protect the services we provide, regardless of political party.

  • Click here for the list of General Assembly candidates endorsed by Council 4.
  • Click here for the CT AFL-CIO’s 2019-20 legislative scorecard.
  • Click here for AFSCME International’s 2020 election website.
  • Click here to sign up to be an AFSCME poll worker.

Important Election 2020 Information
Below is information for Council 4 members to help guide you during the COVID-19 Pandemic on the best and safest way to exercise your right to VOTE on November 3.

Key Deadlines in Connecticut:

  • Online Voter Registration Deadline- October 27th  (11:59 pm)
  • Mail Postmark Voter Registration Deadline- October 27th  
  • In-Person Voter Registration Deadline-  October 27th 
  • Absentee Ballots Available- Friday, October 2nd
  • Absentee Ballots Received by local Town Clerk (or will not be counted) - Close of Polls 8pm - November 3rd
  • Vote In Person: Election Day is November 3. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. statewide. 

Volunteer To Help Elect Labor-Friendly Candidates
Due to the ongoing pandemic, the safety of all union members is our first priority. We are working with the Connecticut AFL-CIO to arrange for contactless canvassing where our leaflets are delivered to targeted union households, as well as for member-to-member phone banks. 

Contactless Literature Drops for Labor-Endorsed Candidates:

    • Oct. 17th – New London/Norwich Area
    • Oct. 24th – Norwich and Hamden Areas
    • Oct. 31st – New London, Norwich and Hamden Areas

Phone Banks for Labor-Endorsed Candidates

    • Oct. 20th & 22nd by Zoom
    • Oct. 27th & 29th by zoom 

**Phone banks can be done from your home or office; you just need a laptop/tablet/computer and a phone to join us remotely. We will provide scripts, etc.**

Election Eve Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Activities

    • Nov. 2nd – GOTV PHONE BANK
    • Nov. 3rd – GOTV HUSTLE text reminders to members

If you want to get volunteer and get involved in our #C4Votes2020 campaign, please contact: 
Brian Anderson at [email protected] or Zak Leavy at [email protected]. 
Be sure to provide your first & last name, local union name or number, & cell phone. Thank you.

This information is paid for by Council 4 and is intended for members of Council 4 unions only. 
It is not paid for or endorsed by any political party or candidate’s campaign.