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UALE Summer Webinars: Training & Tools for Union Members

16 Jul, 2025

The United Association for Labor Education is hosting a Summer 2025 Webinar Series and you and your members are invited to attend! All trainings will be held on Zoom.

Worker Bee: Special Edition – The Buzz of Solidarity

11 Jun, 2025

Special Edition

SOLIDARITY ALERT: IAM on Strike at Pratt & Whitney

04 May, 2025

Members of the Machinists Union have overwhelmingly voted to go on strike at Pratt & Whitney!

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EPI Finds Current Labor Laws Don’t Protect Workers Organizing

The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)—first passed in the 1930s—is supposed to provide workers protection from anti-union retaliation in the pursuit of organizing and collective bargaining.

23, Apr, 2021

Labor Reacts to the Chauvin Verdict

On Tuesday, a jury found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murdering George Floyd.

22, Apr, 2021

AFT Member and Army Vet Saves on New Home

José Acevedo served in the U.S. Army before teaching high school history in New York City. After being stationed in the Panama Canal Zone from 1974 to 1977, he spent the next 30-plus years teaching ninth and tenth grade and became a member of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).

22, Apr, 2021

Workplace Violence Prevention Act Will Save Lives, Shuler Says

On Friday, AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler celebrated the House passing the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R.

19, Apr, 2021

“AFT in Action:” Getting the Facts on Vaccines

The topic of the latest episode in AFT Connecticut's podcast series is the impact of vaccination against the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) to reduce the virus’ chokehold on our communities.

14, Apr, 2021

Job Posting: Political Director

The Connecticut AFL-CIO is seeking an experienced political professional to serve as Political Director.

13, Apr, 2021