Connecticut

Council 4 Treasurer's Workshop

Join us for another hands-on training with experts from our AFSCME International and Council 4.

Subject matter will include an overview and application of the AFSCME Financial Standards Code.

All signatories on Local Union accounts are encouraged to attend. We also welcome, and suggest attendance of, Local Trustees.

There is no charge for this training. Lunch will be provided. Be sure to bring a calculator.

Council 4 Training for Union Officers

Council 4 is offering this training to help Local Union officers understand and carry out their responsibilities.

The training will be lead by Council 4 Education Coordinator Joe Aresimowicz.

Morning coffee and a light lunch will be provided.

There is no fee for this class. Please RSVP your attendance to Kelly Martinez at [email protected].

Governor Lamont will deliver his first proposed budget to the General Assembly February 20th. In advance of that, union leaders, frontline workers – including an AFSCME Council 4 member – and community allies held a press conference on Feb. 11 urging him to reject years of austerity measures that have devastated working families.

They called on him to take a high road approach to build an economy that works for everyone.

A pension is more than a promise to current and future retired workers. It’s a great way to attract and retain workers to public service. Just ask State Parole Officer James Long of AFSCME Local 1565 (NP-4 Department of Correction Bargaining Unit).

“A defined benefit plan is a much better retirement tool than a defined contribution plan,” he says. “It’s one of the main benefits that attracted to me public service.” 

Council 4 Conservative Caucus

The Council 4 Conservative Caucus will meet at our headquarters in New Britain.

Recognizing that so-called "lunchbox issues" bind us together, Council 4 has created a working group of local union leaders and members that will develop ways to address the concerns of conservative members, enhance their identification with their union, and amplify our voice at the legislature and in the public.

For more information, please contact Larry Dorman: [email protected].

SEBAC Leadership Meeting

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

Participation in SEBAC meetings is limited to delegates designated by local union leadership -- please confirm with your elected leadership prior to planning to attend.
Contact/Questions: Jody Barr,  Ex. Director, [email protected].

Council 4 Conservative Caucus

The Council 4 Conservative Caucus will convene its first meeting of 2019 at our headquarters in New Britain.

Recognizing that so-called "lunchbox issues" bind us together, Council 4 has created a working group of local union leaders and members that will develop ways to address the concerns of conservative members, enhance their identification with their union, and amplify our voice at the legislature and in the public.

For more information, please contact Larry Dorman: [email protected].

Stand Up for Paid Leave

Connecticut is SURROUNDED by states with paid family and medical leave. Join the Campaign for Paid Family Leave on the first day of session, 1/9 to make your voice heard for #PaidLeave4CT.

Council 4 is among the many unions, community organizations and advocacy groups supporting the Campaign for Paid Family Leave.

More info and details to come!

Click here to RSVP.

Pension Academy: Introduction To Public Pensions

The Connecticut School Finance Project and the League of Women Voters of Connecticut are proud to present Connecticut's first Pension Academy on Friday, January 11 at the State Capitol.

The Pension Academy is a daylong, nonpartisan event dedicated to examining the State of Connecticut's unfunded pension liabilities and their impacts on the state budget, while learning about potential ways policymakers can improve the financial viability of Connecticut's public pension systems and address some of the looming financial challenges facing the state.

Council 4 Presidents Plus 1 Meeting

Council 4 is convening a Presidents Plus 1 meeting in the lower level conference room.

Pizza and soda will be provided.

This meeting has been set up for those who cannot make it to the noon meeting earlier today.

Please be sure to RSVP your attendance to Megan Batchelder of Council 4: [email protected].