Local 562

AFSCME Local 562 represents nearly 400 hard-working state administrative-clerical employees in more than 30 state agencies, including DMV, DDS, DOL, DCF, DSS, DMHAS, WCSU, NVCC and NCC.

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AFSCME mourns the loss of a beloved member of our union family, Mildred Wurf

AFSCME mourns the loss of Mildred Wurf, a beloved member of our union family, a pioneer

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SEBAC Telework Decision Is A Win For Member Safety & Public Services

Council 4 members played a key part in the successful effort by the State Bargaining Agent Coalition (SEBAC) to create a workable telework policy for state employees that underscores the importance

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CT Essential Worker Fund Now Accepting Applications for COVID Relief

CT Essential Workers Fund is now live and accepting applications for reimbursement.

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Build Back Better Act Will Boost Connecticut

President Joe Biden’s roughly $1.8 trillion Build Back Better

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

New part-time library workers join CSEA
It took six months of persistence, but 89 part-time library workers in Long Island are now part of CSEA. Welcome. — Sep 24
Reproductive justice is economic justice
AFSCME signed on to an amicus brief in a case before the Supreme Court that threatens the constitutional right to access reproductive care, including abortion. — Sep 23
AFSCME supports lowering drug prices to help millions of Americans
AFSCME supports a proposal to lower drug prices that would help millions of Americans afford their prescription medications and avoid impossible choices. — Sep 21
DC 37 and nonprofit workers applaud signing of labor peace agreement
DC 37 and nonprofit workers applaud the signing of a labor peace agreement. — Sep 20
A New Jersey member’s career grows thanks to the AFSCME Free College Benefit
AFSCME’s Free College benefit is helping a New Jersey member fulfill her life goal. — Sep 17

Fighting For Connecticut State Clerical Workers Rights And Freedoms