Connecticut

Standing Up For Our 2020 Legislative Priorities

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

Leading The Fight To Fund Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program

AFSCME members pushed Congress hard to fund the Substance Use Disorder Treatment Workforce Loan Repayment Program, which is aimed at helping lessen the burden of crushing student loans for full-time workers who treat or support patients with substance-use disorders.

In late December, $12 million in new funding was signed into law, a big victory for AFSCME’s United We Heal campaign, which led a grassroots effort in

Council 4 Lobby Day - POSTPONED

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

Join us for our union's annual Legislative Lobby Day at the State Capitol and Legislative Office Building in Hartford, CT.

We will hear from legislators about key issues in the 2020 session and also have an opportunity to do our own grass roots lobbying.

This event is free and open to Council 4 members in good standing. Lunch will be provided. There is limited free parking in the Legislative Office Building garage.

Council 4 Training: Running An Effective Union Meeting

This training will help Local Union officers run membership meetings effectively and in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order.

Morning refreshments and a light lunch will be provided.

There is no charge for this training.

Please RSVP your attendance to Kelly Martinez at [email protected]. 

  • Click here for a list of Council 4 training opportunities in 2020.  

Join Our Union Team!

General Assembly Convenes

The Connecticut General Assembly convenes the 2020 legislative session today and adjourns business on May 6, 2020.

Stay tuned for more on Council 4's legislative agenda.

Click here to download a flyer for Council 4 Lobby Day on April 22, 2020.

SEBAC Leadership Meeting

Regular meeting of delegates to the State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition (SEBAC), which includes local unions in Council 4 AFSCME representing Connecticut state employees.

Participation in SEBAC meetings is limited to delegates designated by local union leadership -- please confirm with your local union's elected leaders prior to planning to attend.

Questions? Please contact Jody Barr: [email protected].

SEBAC Leadership Meeting

Regular meeting of delegates to the State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition (SEBAC), which includes local unions in Council 4 AFSCME representing Connecticut state employees.

Participation in SEBAC meetings is limited to delegates designated by local union leadership -- please confirm with your local union's elected leaders prior to planning to attend.
Questions? Please contact Jody Barr: [email protected].

New Year, New Opportunity: AFSCME Free or Discounted College Degrees

2020 is here. It's a perfect time for Council 4 members to get ahead with their education.

The AFSCME Free College Benefit makes it possible for you and your family members to earn an associate degree completely online – for FREE.

This union benefit is open to all active, dues-paying members, their spouses, children and grandchildren, as well as retired AFSCME members.

Through our national union's partnership with Eastern Gateway Community College in Ohio,  you can choose from the following degree programs:

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