Connecticut

COUNCIL 4 EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS

To recognize the extraordinary efforts of our members and to foster unionism, Council 4 is offering continuing education assistance in the form of a $2,000 per year scholarship for up to four years (max $8,000) to dependents of Council 4 members and retirees. 

Each year, the Council 4 Scholarship Committee selects two students to award a $2,000 scholarship paid to the school of the winners.  Winners are eligible for up to four consecutive years by doing a brief presentation to the executive board.

AFSCME Local 1029 President Felix Ruiz Jr and Vice President Chris Hulevitch showed their commitment to the Enfield community by visiting the Enfield Safe Harbor Warming Center on Sunday, Feb 5th, 2023. They presented a $250 donation to Director Monica Wright to support the center's efforts on behalf of Local 1029 members.

Council 4 Lobby Day at the Capitol (Hartford)

After a long hiatus due to the pandemic, Council 4 will once again host a lobby day on May 17. Lobby day is an excellent opportunity for members to make their voices heard. By joining together at the Capitol, members will be able to meet with their legislators and advocate for worker-friendly bills. In addition, emails and phone calls to lawmakers will continue to be vital in support of our legislative priorities and the issues important to our members.

To book online, please use this link.
Or call Marriott Reservations:  1-888-236-2427
Group Name: AFSCME Council 4 Conference, or code FSCFSCA

AFSCME Council 4 Biennial Conference

WHEN: Friday, April 14, 2023, 9 a.m. through Sunday, April 16, 2023, 1 p.m.
WHERE: Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa, 625 North Road, Route 117, Groton, CT 06340

Registration Fee: $150 per person
Recognition Dinner Only$75

POSTPONED: Labor Walk in New Britain

Due to the predicted weather conditions, we are postponing this labor walk to Saturday, Oct. 29.

The Connecticut AFL-CIO is organizing door-to-door canvasses in local communities across the state to allow union members to volunteer and help elect pro-worker candidates.

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.

Election Day

Today is election day. Be sure to vote for Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Comptroller and Attorney General, as well as your representatives in the Connecticut General Assembly and Congress (U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate).

Polls are open statewide from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (Free Webinar)

Have you applied for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and been denied? Have you thought about applying but been confused by the requirements?

On Thursday, August 25 at 5:00 pm, there will be a free webinar about accessing Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).