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

30 May, 2025 Read More >

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

28 May, 2025

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.

Connecticut AFL-CIO Responds to Lamont’s Veto Threat of UI for Striking Workers Legislation

28 May, 2025

Gov. Lamont has once again sided with corporate CEOs over the hardworking people of Connecticut.

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Fight for $15 Coalition Responds to Passage of Minimum Wage in CT Senate

After years of grassroots organizing, Connecticut will finally catch up to our neighbors – Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey – who have already passed a $15 minimum wage.

17, May, 2019

Minimum Wage Workers & Allies Applaud Passage of $15 Bill in CT House

The $15 for CT Coalition congratulated House Democrats today after the Connecticut House of Representatives passed a bill to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour.

09, May, 2019

AFL-CIO Honors 35 CT Workers Who Lost Their Lives on the Job at Workers Memorial Day Ceremony

"Every worker in this state has the right to a safe and healthy workplace," said Ron McLellan, chair of the Connecticut AFL-CIO Health & Safety Committee.

26, Apr, 2019

Workers, Labor Leaders & CONN-OSHA to Honor 35 CT Workers Who Lost Their Lives on the Job

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 35 workers in Connecticut lost their lives to work-related injuries in 2017, the latest data available.

25, Apr, 2019

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AFL-CIO President Urges Finance Committee to Create Progressive Budget

Sal Luciano, President of the Connecticut AFL-CIO, testified on Friday before the Finance Committee to urge the legislature to begin closing the wealth gap by passing a progressive revenue package.

15, Mar, 2019

AFL-CIO Applauds Labor Committee for Voting Minimum Wage Bills Out of Committee

Sal Luciano, President of the Connecticut AFL-CIO, made the following statement in response to the Labor and Public Employees Committee voting in support of raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour:

14, Mar, 2019