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CT AFL-CIO Stands with Workers Forming a Union at Mystic Seaport

23 Mar, 2026

The Connecticut AFL-CIO proudly recognizes the dedicated workers of Mystic Seaport Museum for taking the courageous step of filing for a union election and beginning their effort to organize a union. "On behalf of the Connecticut AFL-CIO, I want to commend the workers at Mystic Seaport for their

Despite Relentless Attacks, Nearly Half a Million Workers Unionized in 2025

18 Feb, 2026

New data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows union representation grew by 463,000 in 2025, bringing the total number of workers represented by union contracts to 16.5 million.

Major Court Victory Protects Captive Audience Law

14 Feb, 2026

Ed Hawthorne, President of the Connecticut AFL-CIO, made the following statement in response to U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley granting Connecticut's motion for summary judgment and dismissing CBIA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s challenge to the state's captive audience law: This federal

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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