AFSCME Local 196

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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.

Support Pandemic Hazard Pay for Essential Workers

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, essential workers put their health and well-being on the line. Contact your legislators and Gov. Lamont and urge them to support pandemic hazard pay in the upcoming special session.

National AFSCME News

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
Overworked and underpaid, Norfolk city employees ‘are ready for a change’
Overworked, underpaid and under-resourced employees of the city of Norfolk, Virginia, are demanding an ordinance that will allow them to form a union. — Jul 28
Child care providers ratify historic first contract with state of California
CCPU members have overwhelmingly ratified their historic first contract with the state of California. — Jul 27
From librarian to logistician to homeless advocate, Zack Shlachter tackles the pandemic
Our latest Never Quit Service Award winner, Zack Shlachter of Austin, Texas, kept his community fed during the pandemic. — Jul 26
California child care providers rejoice as governor signs budget trailer bill
Child care providers in California are rejoicing now that Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed union-funding legislation. — Jul 23

Proudly Representing Connecticut State Clerical Employees