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First Aid, CPR & AED trainings offered

AFSCME offers First Aid, CPR & AED trainings that are certified by the American Red Cross (ARC). 

In Memoriam: Lawrence “Larry” Amendola, 1934-2024

Council 4 mourns the loss of Lawrence “Larry” Amendola, former President and founding member of AFSCME Local 3144, New Haven Management and Professional Employees.

State Employees’ Reopener, Recruitment and Retention Agreement Overwhelmingly Passes General Assembly

State Employees’ Reopener, Recruitment and Retention Agreement Overwhelmingly Passes General Assembly

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Public Service Workers Need Unions More than Ever

Public service workers across the country are losing their foothold in the middle class. So says an article in The New York Times this week that serves as a reminder of why labor unions are more needed now than ever.

Council 4 Delegates Convention Affirms Fight for Our Freedom

Against a backdrop of legislative and judicial attacks aimed at destroying the rights and freedoms of unionized workers – including the forthcoming Supreme Court decision in Janus v. AFSCME Council 31 – more than 200 members of affiliated local unions and chapters helped chart a path forward during Council 4’s biennial business convention on April 14 in Farmington, CT.

Convention highlights included keynote remarks by Danny Homan, President of AFSCME Council 61, which represents public sector workers in Iowa, Kansas and Missouri.

Local 1303-085 Members in Middletown Mark National Library Workers Day

The staff and administration of Russell Library in Middletown took time out April 10 to mark National Library Workers Day.

“There is no better time than National Library Workers Day to salute the contributions of our dedicated employees who make this institution a vibrant and integral part of the Middletown community,” said Russell Library Interim Director and CEO Brandie Doyle.

The second Tuesday of April every year is celebrated as National Library Workers Day, in recognition of the valuable contributions made by all library workers.

Derby Police Connect With High School Students

Derby Police Sergeant Brian Grogan and Patrol Officer Frank DeAngelo have been a regular and reliable presence at Derby High School since the fall.

But the two officers, members of AFSCME Local 1376, are not patrolling the hallways for safety and security reasons. They and other Derby police officers are in the classroom to provide students with real-world lessons in civic engagement.

Memphis "I AM 2018" Journey Inspires Correctional Officer

AFSCME Local 1565 member Leighton Vanderburgh was among the thousands of people who marched in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s death and the 1968 Memphis sanitation workers’ strike.

“It was quite impactful,” Vanderburgh said. “People from all over the country came together to honor Dr. King and to reflect on the taking of his life. But they also came together because of the fights we have today and the attacks on labor.”

Killingly Paras Ratify New Contract

Killingly, CT, March 26, 2018 – Killingly school paraprofessionals, members of AFSCME Local 3689, are deeply committed to making a difference in the lives of the children in their classrooms.

After months of intense bargaining, they now have a contract that reflects their commitment after overwhelmingly ratifying a three-year contract agreement with the Killingly Board of Education.

Gearing Up to Defeat the 'Let Them Eat Cake' Commission

Less than three months after its inaugural meeting, the legislative Commission on Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth last Friday released its recommendations to the General Assembly. Considering the panel's domination by corporate executives, their proposals are unsurprisingly heavily tilted in favor of the ultra-rich. Still, their plan to silence the voices of Connecticut's working men and women are cause for genuine concern — and a call to action.

AFSCME Local 1303 and AFSCME Local 818 College Scholarships Now Available

Two of Council 4's union chapters are offering scholarships for the children of members who plan to attend college in 2018-19:

AFSCME Local 818, representing municipal supervisory employees throughout Connecticut, will be awarding three $500.00 scholarships this year to any Local 818 member children/dependents who are high school seniors or students currently enrolled in an education program beyond the secondary level in a 2 year, 4 year or graduate program.