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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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18, Sep, 2018

Midterms Labor Candidates are Shaking Up the Status Quo and Standing Up for Workers

Labor has always held electoral power, especially when wielded by women.

18, Sep, 2018

Free College Program Helps Single Mom Achieve Lifelong Dream

Lorraine Llauger is a journeyman electrician and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) in Orlando, Florida. Llauger hoped to earn a college degree, but did not know how she'd be able to fit college in with her busy life as an electrician and a mother. A coworker mentioned the Union Plus Free College Program, and within weeks, Llauger was registered and taking classes online.

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Listen to Liz Shuler on Women Rule Podcast

Labor union leaders Liz Shuler and Mary Kay Henry discuss how they rose up through the union ranks and what they’re trying to do to increase the number of women in the labor movement.

12, Sep, 2018

Houston AFSCME Member Confronts Hurricane Harvey Floods with Union Plus Disaster Relief Grant

AFSCME Local 123 member Demond Stanley used the Union Plus Disaster Relief Grant after catastrophic Hurricane Harvey to assist with damage to his Houston home.

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