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Carrying Out Our 2020 Legislative Priorities

The Connecticut General Assembly convenes Feb. 5, 2020 and adjourns May 6, 2020.

Council 4 Members Dedicated to Protecting A Vital Lifeline

It’s hard to imagine nearly 700,000 Americans going hungry, but that’s the anticipated impact of a harsh rule change imposed by the Trump administration for the Supplemental Nutrition Assista

This is the AFSCME Agenda

When AFSCME members stand together, we have power in numbers. Together, we can defend our freedom to take our loved ones to the doctor when they get sick and retire with dignity some day. Together, we have the power to make our voices heard at work and in our democracy. That’s our AFSCME Agenda.

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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.