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IBEW Local 420 Donates Over $30,000 to CT Children’s Medical Center

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Cannabis Workers at Still River Wellness in Torrington Ratify First Union Contract

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CT AFL-CIO Condemns Anti-Semitic Remarks by Rep. Figueroa

13 Aug, 2024

The Connecticut AFL-CIO strongly condemns the anti-Semitic remarks made by Rep. Figueroa.

New AFL-CIO Report: S&P 500 Company CEOs Made 268x Worker Pay in 2023

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Rights and Protections for All Working Families

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Buy Union for the Holidays!

It’s that time of year! No matter what you celebrate or how, we know many of you are looking for that perfect gift for your friends and family.

01, Dec, 2023

This Is the Story of How Workers Win

It has been a monumental month for American labor.

UAW ratified powerful new contracts with each of America’s Big Three automakers: Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.

SAG-AFTRA reached an industry-defining tentative agreement with the television and film industry studios.

22, Nov, 2023

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Solidarity at Goodspeed: Crew, Costume, Scenic, Hair, and Makeup Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Unionize

EAST HADDAM, CT – In a display of solidarity and strength, the run crew, makeup, wig and hairstylists, costume shop, and scenic shop workers at Goodspeed Musical Theatre have successfully organized with Locals 84, 798, and United Scenic Artists 829.

07, Nov, 2023

Protecting Workers’ Interests in the Tech Revolution

Americans are experiencing the greatest technological transformation of the modern era. Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are changing how we live, work and communicate.

03, Nov, 2023

AFL-CIO Values Statement

Today's diverse, inclusive labor movement advances the hopes and aspirations of all working people to build a stronger, more equitable America. When workers unite in a union we turn low-paying jobs into good jobs that pay family-supporting wages.

19, Oct, 2023

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19 Oct

Labor Canvass in Torrington

The Connecticut AFL-CIO is organizing door-to-door canvasses in local communities across the state to allow union members to volunteer and help ele

9:00AM - 12:00PM

34 East Main Street
Torrington, CT 06790

19 Oct

Labor Canvass in Meriden

The Connecticut AFL-CIO is organizing door-to-door canvasses in local communities across the state to allow union members to volunteer and help ele

9:00AM - 12:00PM

Meriden Federation of Teachers
35 Pleasant Street
Meriden, CT 06450

19 Oct

Labor Canvass in Danbury

The Connecticut AFL-CIO is organizing door-to-door canvasses in local communities across the state to allow union members to volunteer and help ele

9:00AM - 12:00PM

161 Main Street
Danbury, CT 06810

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IBEW Local 420 Donates Over $30,000 to CT Children’s Medical Center

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New AFL-CIO Report: S&P 500 Company CEOs Made 268x Worker Pay in 2023

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Protecting Workers’ Interests in the Tech Revolution

AFL-CIO Values Statement

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Labor Canvass in Torrington

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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: St. Charles Bend Techs Ratify New 3-Year Contract - Oct 17

One Day Longer, One Day Stronger: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Oct 16

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: United Health Professionals of New Mexico Members Ratify Contract - Oct 16

Organize, Organize, Organize: In the States Roundup - Oct 15

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Culinary Union Reaches Tentative 4-Year Deal with Eataly at Park MGM on the Las Vegas Strip - Oct 15

Service & Solidarity Action: Join the Picket and Support Fired Dancers! - Oct 11

Worker Wins: Collectively Our Voice is Powerful - Oct 10

Defending Workers' Rights: The Working People Weekly List - Oct 10

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Mission Nurses Reach New Contract Agreement with HCA - Oct 10

Seeking Fair Pay: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Oct 9