Local 2930 - Town of Newington

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Leukemia Survivor Inspires Union-Themed Kids Library at Council 4

Behind our union’s newly christened Cameron Wilson Children’s Library – a place for members’ children to sit and read a labor story or play games while their parents attend to union business at Cou

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First-Ever Council 4 Scholarship Winners Embody Our AFSCME Union Values

The future just got a little brighter – and a little more affordable – for recent high school graduates Zachary Jahn and Bryanna Vanderburgh, winners of the first-ever

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Labor's Push Leads To COVID-19 Assistance Fund for Essential Workers

Organized labor’s determination to help essential workers who were made sick on the job by COVID-19 has led to the creation of the Connecticut Essential Workers COVID-19 Assistan

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Member Participation Fuels 2021 Legislative Successes

The cloud of COVID-19 hung heavily over the 2021 legislative session, both literally and figuratively, by the time the Connecticut General Assembly adjourned on June 9.

Tell Gov. Lamont to Ensure Safe & Successful Schools

Help us make a difference in 2021 by adding your name to our petition urging Gov. Ned Lamont to take action to protect our school communities during COVID-19.

National AFSCME News

AFSCME applauds officers who defended Capitol on Jan. 6 for their testimony
AFSCME applauds the four police officers who testified before a House committee about the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. — Aug 2
University of Maryland workers rally to expand and protect access to telework
University of Maryland workers are pushing to telework for the rest of the summer, but they’re being asked to return to the office starting Monday despite rising COVID cases. — Jul 30
Saunders celebrates Medicare anniversary, demands action to cut prescription drug prices
Congress should act now to lower prescription drug costs for all Americans, especially retirees, AFSCME president says. — Jul 30
In a victory for AFSCME, New Mexico’s private prison population to be cut in half
Learn how AFSCME’s campaign to return prison prisons to public hands is paying off in New Mexico. — Jul 29
If you’re struggling to pay rent, use this tool to find help
For millions of renters across the country struggling to pay rent, help is available through the federal Emergency Rental Assistance program. — Jul 28

Senate’s Health Care Bill Just as Bad as the House Bill