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Statement on Trump Administration's Stop Work Order of Revolution Wind

Joint Statement of Rhode Island AFL-CIO President Patrick Crowley and Connecticut AFL-CIO President Ed Hawthorne on the Trump Administration’s Stop Work Order of Revolution Wind "If it stands, the administration’s stop work order on the Revolution Wind project will eliminate local jobs and threaten
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Statement on Trump Administration's Stop Work Order of Revolution Wind
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New AFL-CIO Report: Nation's Top CEOs Made 285 Times Workers' Pay in 2024

New research shows that S&P 500 CEOs got an average $1.24 million raise last year and made an average of $18.9 million in total compensation. (Washington, D.C.)—S&P 500 CEOs took home an average of $18.9 million in total compensation in 2024—a 7% pay raise from the previous year—according to a new
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New AFL-CIO Report: Nation's Top CEOs Made 285 Times Workers' Pay in 2024

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Labor Leaders, Workers Rally to Launch AFL-CIO’s 'It's Better in a Union' Nationwide Bus Tour

(Washington, D.C.)—Labor leaders and workers rallied today at the AFL-CIO headquarters to launch the nationwide “It’s Better in a Union: Fighting for Freedom, Fairness and Security” bus tour.

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Senate Bill 8 - State House of Representatives Vote Tally
Connecticut AFL-CIO Applauds Passage of UI for Striking Workers Legislation in State House

Connecticut AFL-CIO Applauds Passage of UI for Striking Workers Legislation in State House

Ed Hawthorne, President of the Connecticut AFL-CIO, made the following statement in response to the State House of Representatives passing Sena

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Connecticut AFL-CIO Applauds Passage of Critical Pro-Worker Legislation in the State Senate

We thank the Senate for proudly and unapologetically standing with Connecticut's working families today by passing SB 8. Today’s vote is a critical step towards helping restore balance to collective bargaining.
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IAM Union Workers at Pratt & Whitney Achieve Contract Victory, Ending Three-Week Strike

HARTFORD, Conn., May 27, 2025 — Approximately 3,000 IAM Union Local 1746 and Local 700 (District 26) members have voted by 74% to ratify a new four-year collective bargaining agreement with engine-maker Pratt & Whitney, officially ending the three-week strike that

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