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Labor Leaders, Workers Rally to Launch AFL-CIO’s 'It's Better in a Union' Nationwide Bus Tour

(Washington, D.C.)—Labor leaders and workers rallied today at the AFL-CIO headquarters to launch the nationwide “It’s Better in a Union: Fighting for Freedom, Fairness and Security” bus tour.

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Senate Bill 8 - State House of Representatives Vote Tally
Connecticut AFL-CIO Applauds Passage of UI for Striking Workers Legislation in State House

Connecticut AFL-CIO Applauds Passage of UI for Striking Workers Legislation in State House

Ed Hawthorne, President of the Connecticut AFL-CIO, made the following statement in response to the State House of Representatives passing Sena

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Connecticut AFL-CIO Applauds Passage of Critical Pro-Worker Legislation in the State Senate

We thank the Senate for proudly and unapologetically standing with Connecticut's working families today by passing SB 8. Today’s vote is a critical step towards helping restore balance to collective bargaining.
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IAM Union Workers at Pratt & Whitney Achieve Contract Victory, Ending Three-Week Strike

HARTFORD, Conn., May 27, 2025 — Approximately 3,000 IAM Union Local 1746 and Local 700 (District 26) members have voted by 74% to ratify a new four-year collective bargaining agreement with engine-maker Pratt & Whitney, officially ending the three-week strike that

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