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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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Connecticut AFL-CIO Elects New President & Executive Officers

The Connecticut AFL-CIO Executive Board elected Sal Luciano to serve as President at their meeting on Friday.

15, Feb, 2019

Workers, Faith Leader & Miles Rapoport to Hold Presser to Urge a Pro-Growth, Investment Budget

Three frontline workers will join an American democracy expert & a Waterbury faith leader to hold an “Alternatives to Austerity” budget presser on Monday, Feb. 11 at 11:00 AM.

11, Feb, 2019

Aviation Workers to Picket at Bradley Airport to Highlight Safety Issues during Government Shutdown

For both furloughed federal workers and those working without pay, they will miss a second paycheck by the end of the week.

24, Jan, 2019

AFL-CIO Applauds Passage of Loan Program for Federal Workers

We applaud Gov. Lamont and the legislature for recognizing the severity of the problem facing our unpaid federal workers during the shutdown and quickly creating a no-interest loan program.

22, Jan, 2019

AFL-CIO: Senate’s Only Priority Should Be Reopening Government

Every day this senseless and manufactured crisis drags on, real families with very real bills are harmed and millions are denied the vital services we deserve.

07, Jan, 2019

Waterbury Building Trades Donates $1,000 to Center for Human Development

The Waterbury Building Trades Council unanimously voted to cancel their annual Christmas luncheon and instead donate their $1,000 budget for the event to the Center for Human Development Hospitality Center in Waterbury.

13, Dec, 2018