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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

Please Support the Family of Ofc. Brian Cybulski, Local 1706

On May 18, 2021, Plainville Police Officer Brian Cybulski was killed in a motorcycle accident. Brian was a dedicated member of AFSCME Local 1706.

Here is the statement from the Plainville Police Department:

"It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Plainville Police Officer Brian Cybulski.

Council 4 Civil Rights Committee Presents Movie Extravaganza 2021

Council 4 Civil Rights Committee is hosting a movie series featuring films that portray the experience of African-Americans and the history of racism in the U.S. All films are screened outdoors in the AFSCME Council 4 parking lot (444 East Main St. New Britain). Council 4 members, their families, and affiliates, are welcome to attend. 

Movies and Documentaries Screened:

Court Recording Monitors Ratify Agreement with Judicial Branch

Court Recording Monitors of AFSCME Local 749 voted on May 19th to ratify a tentative contract agreement with the Judicial Branch.

Members approved the agreement by a margin of 91%. The agreement, which secures transcript work for court recording monitors and protects the integrity of the record for the public, will be sent to the Branch for implementation. 

Middletown Police Union Members Serve as Guardians Of Their Community

Local 818 General Scholarship: Deadline May 28


Click here to download and complete scholarship application 

Rep. Jahana Hayes joins Council 4 members in praising benefits of American Rescue Plan

Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.) joined Council 4 members in praising the benefits of the American Rescue Plan (ARP), a landmark law that is already benefitting communities across the state as the coronavirus pandemic continues into its second year.

The law, signed by President Joe Biden last month, was made possible by everyday workers who raised their union voice to demand real action from the federal government.

Local 269 Members Rally with Low-Wage Workers for a Fully-Funded DOL

On Saturday, April 17 over 100 low-wage workers, CT Department of Labor (CT DOL) employees, Council 4 members, and community partners, all of whom are members of the Recovery For All coalition, rallied to demand increased funding for the CT DOL.

"Austerity Versus Reinvestment" Report Highlights Need For Stronger Investment In Public Services

On March 15th, a report was released that outlines the need for more investment in our public services and examines the economic and historical data that point a way out of the devastating effects of COVID-19 and the concurrent economic downturn towards a better Connecticut for everyone.