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Job Posting: Political Director

02 Apr, 2026

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

Richard 'Dik' Days Scholarship is Now Available!

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Scholarship Opportunity for Union Families: Apply by April 1

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Worker Bee: VA Hospital Workers & New Haven Teachers Fight Federal Cuts

07, Mar, 2025

Celebrating Black History Month: Kirby Boyce

Throughout Black History Month, the national AFL-CIO is celebrating Black union members and their contributions to the labor movement. Today, they are recognizing Kirby Boyce, member of IAM Local Lodge 1746 and President of the Eastern CT Area Labor Federation!

26, Feb, 2025

We Proudly Celebrate Black History Month

February is Black History Month. And while we celebrate Black labor leaders and union members, both past and present, who have advanced real change, we won’t ignore the moment we find ourselves in right now.

19, Feb, 2025

Connecticut AFL-CIO President Ed Hawthorne testifies at the Labor & Public Employees Committee on Feb. 13, 2025

Over 100 Workers Testify in Support of Unemployment Insurance for Striking Workers

Yesterday, the Labor & Public Employees Committee held a public hearing that would protect workers in warehouse distribution centers and allow workers on strike to access unemployment insurance.

14, Feb, 2025

Rally with 32BJ at CT Science Center in Jan 2025

Tell CT Science Center: Stop Union Busting!

Last month, we rallied with the five union janitors who lost their jobs at the CT Science Center when the CEO replaced them with non-union cleaners.

But the CT Science Center still refuses to bring them back.

12, Feb, 2025

Worker Bee: Public Hearing Date for UI for Striking Workers

07, Feb, 2025