Connecticut

Starting in September, Council 4 is hosting a full range of Fall trainings that will provide the skills and tools to local leaders for building stronger unions.

Here is an overview of workshop topics offered this Fall:

Press Conference: Hazard Pay for Essential Workers

Since the start of the pandemic, Connecticut’s 14 billionaires have amassed an additional $12.6 billion in wealth. But the essential workers who put their lives on the line to keep our communities afloat only received empty praise.Thousands of working people across the state continue to struggle with low wages, housing insecurity, out-of-control medical costs, and more. Our essential workers deserve better.

Council 4 Stewards Training: Moving Workers To Action (Class 2, Part 4 of 4)

This session includes best practices for approaching new hires, identifying leaders, and mobilizing members to build power in the workplace. Supercharge your grievances! Direct action strategies and tactics to mobilize members to resolve workplace problems. Building union members sense of their own power and understanding through experience that they are the union.