John W. Olsen is President of the Connecticut AFL-CIO, and was first elected to that office in 1988.

Under President Olsen’s leadership, the AFL-CIO’s commitment to political education, legislative action, grassroots organizing and community mobilization has strengthened labor’s voice as an advocate for all of Connecticut’s working families.  Read more...

Lori J. Pelletier is the Secretary-Treasurer of the Connecticut AFL-CIO.

In her capacity as Secretary-Treasurer, Lori serves as the state labor federation’s chief legislative advocate, representing the AFL-CIO at the Connecticut General Assembly on workers’ issues ranging from workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation to corporate accountability and workers’ rights. Read more...

Salvatore Luciano is the Executive Director of AFSCME Council 4. Read more...

Brian Petronella is President of the United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 371.  Read more....

Leo Canty is Second Vice President of the AFT- Connecticut. Read more...

Sharon Palmer is President of the AFT Connecticut. Read more...

Mark Espinosa is President of the United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 919. Read more...

Benedict (Ben) Cozzi is Business Manager and President of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 478 and President of the Connecticut State Building and Construction Trades. Read more...

Jeffrey Matchett is the Executive Director of AFSCME Council 15.  Read more...

Executive Board Members 2009 - 2011  Read more...

Connecticut AFL-CIO Staff and contact information.  Read more...