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Job Posting: Legislative Director

06 Jul, 2026

The Connecticut AFL-CIO is seeking an experienced and passionate Legislative Director to lead our lobbying efforts and to assist our Political Director with our political campaign efforts.

Connecticut AFL-CIO 2026 Endorsement Process

07 May, 2026

To be considered for endorsement by the Connecticut AFL-CIO, you must complete our candidate questionnaire. This questionnaire is a crucial step of our endorsement process, providing the Connecticut AFL-CIO with a clear understanding of your positions on issues that are critical to our members and

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.

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