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State Employees' Reopener, Recruitment and Retention Agreement Approved by Appropriations Committee

State Employees' Reopener, Recruitment and Retention Agreement Approved by Appropriations Committee

Agreement will continue efforts to protect and expand our communitie

Council 4 Executive Board Elections

The regular election of AFSCME Council 4 Executive Board members took place on April 6, 2024 at our union headquarters in New Britain, CT.

The results are as follows:

Council 4 Education Scholarships

COUNCIL 4 EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS

To recognize the extraordinary efforts of our members and to foster unionism, Council 4 is offering continuing education assistance in th

AFSCME supports legislative proposal to study mental health in the workplace

Many AFSCME members work in high-stress fields such as public safety, health care, emergency medical services and firefighting. Their jobs have become even more stressful since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced many of these workers to put their and their families’ well-being at risk while serving their communities.

But when these everyday heroes face mental health issues as a result of the high-stress environment and duties that expose them to trauma, they are often expected to deal with such challenges on their own.

It’s time to change that.

AFSCME Council 4 Statement on Bristol Fallen Officers

AFSCME Council 4 Statement on Bristol Fallen Officers

"We’re devastated by the deaths of Bristol police officers Sgt. Dustin Demonte and Ofc. Alex Hamzy who were killed in the line of duty," Jody Barr, AFSCME Council 4 Executive Director said. 

"This shocking news reminds us all of the commitment police officers make every day to serve and protect their communities despite the imminent dangers they face on the job. 

Public Service Proud: Advising college students 'holistically, not just academically'

It might seem like a long way from performing in shows like “42nd Street'' to mentoring students at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven.

The way Angela Ruggiero sees it, working as the associate director at the Center for Pre-Professional Programs fills her with a passion and sense of accomplishment similar to what she experienced during her professional career in musical theater.

Register, book hotel for 2023 biennial conference

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Update on Pandemic Pay for State Employees

SEBAC (State Employee Bargaining Agent Coalition) leadership continues to advocate for pandemic hero pay that will recognize our state members’ sacrifices throughout COVID-19 and the critical role they, like all front-line workers played, in getting all of us through the worst of the pandemic.  

Red Cross workers in Connecticut, nationwide win contract after year-long fight

There is indeed strength in numbers. Just ask front-line American Red Cross blood collections workers in Connecticut, who are represented by Local 3145 of Council 4 AFSCME.

The nationwide coalition of 10 unions, representing more than 3,000 blood collection workers, ratified their contract in mid-September after more than a year of tough negotiations.

Public Student Loan Forgiveness: Info and Resources

The cost of college increased tenfold since the 1970s. Meanwhile, the top 1% graduate debt-free and politicians continue to choose corporate tax breaks over funding for higher education.

Having college debt could mean having to put off saving for your own child’s college because you’re still paying for your own college debt. Or maybe you are having trouble paying your monthly bills because of a high monthly student loan payment.

Council 4 Scholarship Winners Grow from Union Roots

For two new college students, Vanden Haviland and Bernae Webb - their future looks promising and a little more at ease.