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Job Posting: Communications Director

22 Oct, 2026

The Connecticut AFL-CIO is seeking an experienced, strategic, and creative Communications Director to lead the state federation’s internal and external communications programs.

Cannabis Dispensary Workers in Connecticut Ratify Four-Year Contract

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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.

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CCSU Economists Report Finds Connecticut has Lowest Effective Business Tax Rate in the United States

Economists from the non-partisan Center for Public Policy and Social Research released a report on Wednesday on Connecticut’s business tax advantages, economic strengths, and quality of life perceptions.

12, Apr, 2017

PETITION: Save the fire fighters at UConn Health Center

Last week, 16 fire fighters at the UConn Health Center were informed they would all be out of a job on June 1st. But budgets should not be balanced on the backs of fire fighters and other public service workers, so the CT Police & Fire Union is fighting back.

23, Feb, 2017

Remembering Norman Zolot

We are saddened to inform you that our dear friend and longtime labor lawyer, Norman Zolot, has passed away. A memorial service is planned for June 7, 2017.

14, Feb, 2017

AFL-CIO Summary of Governor Malloy’s Recommended Budget

Facing a total budget deficit of $3.6 billion over the FY 2018-2019 biennium ($1.7 billion in FY 2018 and $1.9 billion in FY 2019), Governor Malloy presented a proposed budget to the General Assembly today that relies heavily on sacrifices from working families...

09, Feb, 2017

In Memoriam: Eileen Marie Warren

We are saddened to inform you that Eileen Warren passed away on Sunday, January 22. Eileen dedicated her career to the Connecticut AFL-CIO, always working hard to ensure that the office and all of our conventions and meetings ran as smoothly as possible. She will be remembered fondly.

25, Jan, 2017

Know Your Voting Rights

Important elections are coming this fall. In addition to electing the next president of the United States, we will be voting for members of Congress, and state and local leaders.

15, Sep, 2016