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AFL-CIO Applauds NLRB Decision to Ban Captive Audience Meetings

14 Nov, 2024

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler released the following statement in response to the decision from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to ban coercive “captive audience” meetings:

Connecticut AFL-CIO Reacts to 2024 Election Results

07 Nov, 2024

Ed Hawthorne, President of the Connecticut AFL-CIO, made the following statement in response to the 2024 election results:

AFL-CIO Reaffirms Commitment to Count Every Vote

30 Oct, 2024

(Washington, D.C.)—AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler issued the following statement in advance of Election Day next week:

Recent

Labor Leaders Release Report Responding to Fiscal Stability Commission’s Recommendations

On Tuesday, labor leaders released a report responding point-by-point to the Commission on Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth’s recommendations.

20, Mar, 2018

Rally for Workers out on Strike for Two Weeks in Hamden

On Friday, March 16, at 8:00 a.m., there will be a rally and short speaking program in support of the workers at Porcelen Specrail in Hamden that have been out on strike for two weeks.

15, Mar, 2018

Workers at Foxwoods to Testify About Coercive, Anti-Union Captive Audience Meetings

Seven workers at Foxwoods will testify about the coercive, anti-union captive audience meetings they are being forced to attend for attempting to form a union.

14, Mar, 2018

Workers on Strike in Hamden for Fair Wages, Affordable Healthcare, and Retirement Security

Approximately 60 workers at Porcelen Specrail went out on strike earlier this week for fair wages, affordable healthcare, and basic retirement benefits.

09, Mar, 2018

Labor’s Statements on Fiscal Stability Commission’s Recommendations

"We suspected the fix was in a month ago and now we have the proof," -Lori Pelletier, President of the Connecticut AFL-CIO.

01, Mar, 2018

Working People Rally to Protect Their Freedom to Negotiate Together

On Monday, February 26, at 12:00 p.m., working people will hold simultaneous rallies in four cities across Connecticut to stand up for their freedom to come together and fight for decent and equitable pay, affordable health care, quality schools, and vibrant communities.

26, Feb, 2018