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West Hartford Workers Win First Starbucks Union In Connecticut

09 Jun, 2022

Today, the NLRB counted the ballots for Corbin’s Corner Starbucks in West Hartford, CT. In a vote of 13-3 the partners (employees) won the union vote, becoming the first Starbucks store to win their union in the state.

Workers joined a union. CEO illegally fired them.

08 Jun, 2022 Read More >

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Pride Month Profiles: Stacey Zimmerman

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Organizing workers describe their experiences with captive audience meetings

When workers seek to form a union, many employers will force them to attend captive audience meetings where they often make threats and harass workers to vote no.

08, Mar, 2022

Super Bowl LVI: Brought to You by America's Unions

On Sunday night, millions of Americans and people around the world will be watching as NFLPA members compete on the gridiron at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

13, Feb, 2022

We're Not Slowing Down: The Labor Movement Must Keep Up The Fight For Voting Rights

It was deeply disappointing that just days after our nation paid homage to the great civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

11, Feb, 2022

Job Posting: Legislative & Political Organizer

The Connecticut AFL-CIO is seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to serve as our Legislative & Political Organizer.

10, Feb, 2022

Black History Month Profile: Shellye Davis

Shellye Davis was unanimously elected executive vice president at the Connecticut AFL-CIO’s 14th biennial Constitutional Convention on Oct. 29, 2021.

08, Feb, 2022

The Badass 50: #21 Liz Schuler

"We are building pathways and support structures to grow a bold, inclusive, and transformative movement — I think that's pretty badass," says Shuler, the first woman elected president of the AFL-CIO in the labor federa

12, Jan, 2022