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Given recent misstatements by lawmakers and members of President-elect Trump’s transition team regarding the use of telework in the federal government, the American Federation of Government Employees wants to set the record straight.

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Frontier Communications Workers in Connecticut Vote to Strike

CWA members in Connecticut working for Frontier Communications have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, with 95 percent of voting members in favor.

25, Oct, 2024

How Early Voting Works in Connecticut

This is the first time in history that our state has made early voting available for a general election. Connecticut is the 47th state to enact a system of early voting.

21, Oct, 2024

IBEW Local 420 Donates $31,000 to CT Children's Medical Center

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

HARTFORD – The members of IBEW Local 420 made a significant donation of $31,000 to the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center earlier this month.

25, Sep, 2024

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profile: Trung Le

For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States.

21, May, 2024

A New Way to File Taxes

The average taxpayer spends a whopping $200-plus a year on tax prep services. I bet we can all think of better things we could do with that money instead.

05, Apr, 2024

2024 Workers Memorial Day Scholarship Essay Contest

Each year in April, we gather together for Workers Memorial Day to honor the memory of those workers who have lost their lives on the job.

09, Feb, 2024

Setting the Record Straight About Telework Use by Federal Employees

Happy National Apprenticeship Week!

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