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Boycott Starbucks!

02 Sep, 2026

For nearly five years, Starbucks baristas have been fighting for what every worker deserves: better pay, enough hours to make ends meet, safe staffing, and a fair union contract. More than 12,000 baristas have organized with Starbucks Workers United, winning more than 700 union elections nationwide.

New Pride At Work Chapter Starting in Connecticut

13 Aug, 2026

Pride At Work is an AFL-CIO constituency group that brings together LGBTQIA+ union members and allies to strengthen solidarity, advocate for equality, and build power in our workplaces.

AFL-CIO Report Shows Top CEOs Made 312 Times Workers' Pay in 2025

13 Aug, 2026

New research shows S&P 500 CEOs received $22.8 million on average in 2025, a 21% increase from the previous year, while working people struggle to make ends meet.

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Protect Workers’ Retirements from Wall Street’s Crypto Gambling

Whenever big Wall Street banks, financial institutions and billionaire investors gamble with our economy, working people are the ones who feel the pain. Our jobs, our homes and our retirement savings take huge hits when the banking system or the market collapses.

04, Aug, 2026

Job Posting: Legislative Director

The Connecticut AFL-CIO is seeking an experienced and passionate Legislative Director to lead our lobbying efforts and to assist our Political Director with our political campaign efforts.

06, Jul, 2026

Connecticut AFL-CIO 2026 Endorsement Process

To be considered for endorsement by the Connecticut AFL-CIO, you must complete our candidate questionnaire.

07, May, 2026

Job Posting: Political Director

The Connecticut AFL-CIO is seeking an experienced and passionate Political Director to lead our electoral efforts as we prepare for the 2026 elections.

02, Apr, 2026

2026 UAW Richard Dik Days Scholarship Fund

Richard 'Dik' Days Scholarship is Now Available!

The UAW Region 9A Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce the availability of the 2026 Richard ‘Dik’ Days Scholarship application.

04, Mar, 2026

Scholarship Opportunity for Union Families: Apply by April 1

The Connecticut AFL-CIO Health and Safety Committee is excited to announce the return of our Scholarship Essay Contest for high school seniors in Connecticut!

09, Feb, 2026