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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.

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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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Workers Memorial Day Scholarship Essay Contest

This year, the Connecticut AFL-CIO Health and Safety Committee is again offering a scholarship essay contest to inspire high school seniors to think about the importance of workplace health and safety.

11, Mar, 2022

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