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Make-up artists & hairstylists at ESPN contractor vote to form a union with IATSE

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Make-Up and Hair Workers at ESPN Vendor Unionize with IATSE Local 798

13 Apr, 2026 Read More >

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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.

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Connecticut AFL-CIO to Hold Twelfth Biennial Political Convention in Hartford

The Connecticut AFL-CIO, the umbrella federation of Connecticut unions, will hold the first day of its twelfth biennial political convention at the Hartford Hilton on Friday, April 6.

06, Apr, 2018

Labor Praises Gov. Malloy for Changing Divisive Term for State Workers

Our members have long called for an end to divisive rhetoric that all too often distorts the real record of the hard-working women and men in Connecticut state service.

21, Mar, 2018

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