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Council 4 Civil Rights Committee Movie Night

The Council 4 Civil Rights Committee will present a special outdoor screening of The Tuskegee Airmen, which tells the important story of the first all-African-American Air Force squadron during World War II.

(This screening was originally scheduled for May 28, but postponed due to inclement weather.)

Along with the movie, there will be a brief ceremony to honor the brave Tuskegee Airmen and Buffalo Soldiers. Food and ice crean trucks will be available on site at our union headquarters in New Britain.

C4 Members Help Pass Post Traumatic Stress Injury Bill

Fueled by the efforts of Council 4 members and staff, the state legislature voted to extend limited post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI) coverage under workers compensation to correctional employees, EMS workers, public safety dispatchers and health workers.

The bill, SB 660, has been sent to the governor’s desk for his signature.

Catch Our Latest Council 4 Podcast

June 1--Our Council 4 Unplugged podcast takes a look the 2021 legislative session (which concludes June 9) with Council 4's Legislative and Political Coordinator, Brian Anderson.

Brian takes us through where we are at with passing a fair budget and important bills that will protect and uplift workers. We also discuss the importance of the PEOPLE Committee and being engaged in this year’s municipal election.

Click here to listen to our latest Council 4 Unplugged podcast.

Labor Leadership Academy Will Provide New Opportunities

The Western CT Area Labor Federation and Eastern CT Area Labor Federation are excited to announce a new Labor Leadership Academy (LLA) that aims to create an exclusive opportunity for a diverse group of rising labor leaders. By developing a group of peers who work together, we will bolster future cross-sector solidarity and coalition building.

Pandemic Pay Virtual/Tele Town Hall (Presidents & Delegates)

The goal of this town hall is to update Presidents and Delegates on the status of passing pandemic hazard pay and to provide a path for members to elevate their voices through personal stories and legislative actions. This is a joint event with CSEA Local 2001, CEUI, and SEIU 1199. 

There will be a session at 10 am and 6 pm.

Pandemic Pay Virtual/Tele Town Hall (Presidents & Delegates)

The goal of this town hall is to update Presidents and Delegates on the status of passing pandemic hazard pay and to provide a path for members to elevate their voices through personal stories and legislative actions. This is a joint event with CSEA Local 2001, CEUI, and SEIU 1199. 

There will be a session at 10 am and 6 pm.

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:

Rally for Essential Workers and Justice at the Service Plazas (32BJ SEIU Event)

On May 27th, essential workers who are members for 32BJ SEIU will urge Governor Lamont and the Connecticut legislature to support interstate service plaza workers organizing for a union with 32BJ SEIU. Workers along the Connecticut Interstate have been on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.They’ve risked their health and the health of their families to keep our community safe and fed.

Middletown Police Union Members Serve as Guardians Of Their Community

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