Connecticut

Black History Month is a time to reflect on the contributions Black people have made to the strength and vitality of our nation. It is also an opportunity to consider how the labor movement – and public employee unions in particular – have created a pathway to the middle class for so many Black families.

We asked four members of Council 4 to share their personal reflections on Black History Month and the role unions can play in strengthening that connection between economic justice and racial justice.

BOE Union Coalition Vaccine Facts Webinar

Public school employee union members are invited to participate in this free webinar with state leaders and health experts about the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) vaccine for educators and school related personnel.

Training: Google Docs

Want to keep track of new employees, grievances, contact information, and other matters? Learn Google documents, a free and easy way to create, edit, and collaborate with others. 

All trainings are through Zoom. Shortly after registration is received you will receive a Zoom invitation specific to your selected training(s).

Training: Disciplines, Hearings, Investigations

Best practices and what to do and not do at hearings, how to obtain information pertaining to disciplines and investigations. Topics include Weingarten Rights, fair investigations, Just Cause, Garrity rights, rights to information, rights at hearings, and more.

All trainings are through Zoom. Shortly after registration is received you will receive a Zoom invitation specific to your selected training(s).

Training: Social Media & Beyond - POSTPONED

***This training is postponed until further notice 

Social media is growing and always changing. We will share the basics behind social media tools and how to use for organizing and communicating with members and fostering union identity/messaging.

All trainings are through Zoom. Shortly after registration is received you will receive a Zoom invitation specific to your selected training(s).

Training: Stewards

Review roles and duties of the position of Steward.  Areas of review: what you must do and what you should do, review of AFSCME/C4 history, grievance or labor charge, best practices, and more.  

All trainings are through Zoom. Shortly after registration is received you will receive a Zoom invitation specific to your selected training(s).

Training: Why and How to Run for Political Office - POSTPONED

THIS TRAINING HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED ASAP!

As public employees, you provide valuable services, if you don’t do politics, politics will do you. Learn why it’s important to support, be, and have labor friendly candidates at all levels.  Why it’s important for members like you to run for office and what it takes to win.

All trainings are through Zoom. Shortly after registration is received you will receive a Zoom invitation specific to your selected training(s).

Training: Grievance Review - POSTPONED

THIS TRAINING HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED ASAP!

Steps of the grievance process. You will be provided with tools and guidance that will assist you while representing members. Areas of review:  what to include on grievance forms, grievance fact sheet, grievance tracking sheet, past practice, and more.  If you are new to handling grievances or brushing up on your skills, this class is for you.