News

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.

Richard 'Dik' Days Scholarship is Now Available!

04 Mar, 2026 Read More >

Recent

The Trump Tax Law Will Hurt Hoosiers

The Trump tax cuts aren't tickling everyone's fancy, despite a little more money in your check. State Sen. David Niezgodski (D) and State Rep. Karlee Macer (D) were part of a town hall in Indianapolis, on what they say is the "TrumpTax’s disastrous impact on Indiana’s working families."

05, Mar, 2018

Time to Stop Tax Breaks for Outsourcing

It makes little sense for the U.S. government to provide tax breaks to companies that outsource America's jobs, and yet the recently passed Republican tax law makes the problem worse.

01, Mar, 2018

Five Ways Unions Are Helping You Right Now…Even If You’re Not a Member

A workers’ rights case before the Supreme Court this week could have a dramatic impact on all of our lives. Janus v. AFSCME is a case that is designed to dramatically reduce dues and starve unions that are representing workers at the bargaining table.

28, Feb, 2018

Working People Rally to Protect Their Freedom to Negotiate Together

“Stand up. Rise up. Lift up. No justice, no peace.”

27, Feb, 2018

Workers Memorial Day Scholarship Essay Contest

Each year on April 28th, we gather together to honor the memory of those workers who have lost their lives because of their job in the course of the past year.

23, Feb, 2018

Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Is to Spend Less on Infrastructure

When he finally unveiled his infrastructure plan on Monday, President Donald Trump offered cities and states negative $40 billion.

21, Feb, 2018