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

09 Jul, 2025

(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.

Labor Leaders Respond to Lamont’s Veto of Critical Pro-Worker Legislation

23 Jun, 2025

"Gov. Lamont has once again sided with corporate CEOs over the hardworking people of Connecticut." –Ed Hawthorne, President of the Connecticut AFL-CIO

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

30 May, 2025 Read More >

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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

Labor Advocates Urge Fiscal Stability Commission to Take High Road to Achieve Economic Growth in Connecticut

There’s no silver bullet when it comes to balancing the state budget and growing the economy, but we know that attacking working people is not the direction Connecticut should be taking.

09, Feb, 2018

Fix is In: Business Lobby Urges Adoption of Fiscal Stability Commission Recommendations Before they are Voted on and Released

“It appears the fix is in,” said Lori J. Pelletier, President of the Connecticut AFL-CIO.

08, Feb, 2018

“Now Is the Time to Raise Up Connecticut Workers!” Connecticut Unions Declare at Start of Legislative Session

“These common sense proposals would help lift wages and standards for working people across the state,” said Lori J. Pelletier, President of the Connecticut AFL-CIO.

08, Feb, 2018