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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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New Haven library workers organize to bridge the gap in children services

Written by Amy O'Connor, AFSCME Council 4

In late summer 2020, Connecticut was still hunkering down while the pandemic raged. While others were trying to “stay home and stay safe” per the Governor’s order, library workers at the Courtland S. Wilson Branch Library in New Haven were thinking outside the box to reconnect with their community.

Strides for workers made during 2023 legislative session

The Connecticut General Assembly ended its recent legislative session on June 7. In this “long” session and budget year, Council 4 members worked in tandem with political staff to achieve significant wins for working people across the state.

After a three-year hiatus, Council 4’s Lobby Day returned on May 17 with a lively spirit as more than 50 members came to the Capitol in their AFSCME green to advocate for bills supporting the work they do for their communities.

New Haven Unions Secure Contract Deals with the City

New Haven, CT – After three years of negotiating with the city, nearly 800 New Haven clerical and professional management employes have a new contract.

Members of AFSCME Local 884, representing clerical employees, and AFSCME Local 3144, representing New Haven professional management employees, will benefit from the new agreements after working without an active contract for three years.

From Father To Son: Legacy of Labor Carries in Medina Family

Written by Amy O'Connor, Chief of Staff

Wilfredo Medina Sr. started his career as a special police officer (SPO) in Hartford schools 35 years ago. In the 1980’s, gang wars were ravaging the capital city and every SPO was trained at the police academy.

AFSCME honors public safety professionals during National Law Enforcement Week

National Law Enforcement Week gives us an opportunity to recognize the sacrifices and contributions of America’s public safety professionals. We honor and respect the thousands of AFSCME public safety professionals who never quit on our communities, and we commit to fighting for them so they can do their jobs safely and effectively. 

This Nurses Week, we salute those who care for us and stress the need to hire more nurses

This Nurses Week, we salute those who care for us and stress the need to hire more nurses

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Outnumbered and exhausted, a Louisiana corrections lieutenant fights for better staffing

Outnumbered and exhausted, a Louisiana corrections lieutenant fights for better staffing

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Today, we honor workers who died on the job