April 10, 2019 On Capitol Hill, AFSCME Member Urges Congress to Renew Loan Repayment Program Funding this new loan repayment program is an important way for Congress to show respect for the work we do and the people we serve. Read More
December 12, 2018 An AFSCME Strong Victory for Injured CT Police Officers Connecticut cops earn back pay after working through their union. Read More
April 18, 2018 School Days: Outreach Program Connects Police and High School Students In Derby, Connecticut, AFSCME-represented police officers are a constant presence in the local high school. They’re providing lessons in civic engagement. Read More
March 09, 2018 Running a Marathon for a Good Cause One of AFSCME’s Connecticut members is running in the Boston Marathon this year for a great cause. Read More
February 15, 2018 As Puerto Rico Struggles, AFSCME Members Step Up to Help Even as Puerto Rico struggles to get back on its feet, AFSCME members persevere and lend a hand. Read More
October 16, 2017 A Father’s Words Inspire a Lifetime of Service This dedicated Connecticut public service worker makes sure people get enough to eat and have the necessary education and training to find meaningful work. Read More
August 17, 2017 Connecticut State Workers Sacrifice for the Good of Their State Connecticut public service workers sacrificed for the financial good of their state but also won key victories and protections for themselves in their new contract. Read More
August 03, 2017 Activists Share Ideas, Develop Best Practices to Strengthen AFSCME At the first of many planned AFSCME activist exchanges, 18 activists shared ideas and strategies to strengthen our union. Read More
June 09, 2017 Council 4 Members Fight Back to Protect Collective Bargaining in Connecticut Connecticut public workers fought off more than 100 attempts to cut their collective bargaining rights. Read More
May 15, 2017 National Law Enforcement Week: Honoring Heroes Who’ve Sacrificed National Law Enforcement Week honors fallen law enforcement officers and pays tribute to the vital role they play in keeping their communities safe. Read More
February 10, 2017 Jessica Ellul of CT Recognized for Organizing Work For her efforts to build a union for 900 employees of two Connecticut hospitals, Jessica Ellul, a member of CHCA/NUHHCE/AFSCME, was honored by the Berger-Marks Foundation. Read More
December 12, 2016 Seymour Police Union Launches Aggressive Plan to Protect Kids: Child ID Program An AFSCME local in Connecticut is making it easier for police to find missing kids. The Seymour Police Union is providing a valuable public service by distributing 3,000 Child ID Kits to families. Read More
October 21, 2016 Running to Represent Workers Meet these Connecticut AFSCME members running for office. Read More
October 20, 2016 Fighting for Better Patient Care and R-E-S-P-E-C-T in Connecticut More than 900 Connecticut hospital workers are new AFSCME members. Read More
April 18, 2016 Public Safety at Risk from Malloy ‘Austerity’ AFSCME members in Connecticut are fighting to prevent state employee layoffs and deep cuts to vital services during the next fiscal year. Read More
May 15, 2015 Connecticut Workers to Receive Up to $125 Million in Layoff Settlement “This sends a clear message to elected officials across the country that when you target workers – unions and their families – we will not be bullied and we will not give up until we get justice for all workers.” Read More
April 21, 2015 Remembering Those Who Died Doing What They Loved: Helping Others Every year on April 28, the Connecticut AFL-CIO and AFSCME Council 4 honor those who passed away while working. It is an opportunity to “Mourn for the Dead and Fight for the Living,” Mother Jones’s immortal words that have served as the theme. Read More