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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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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

Trump Administration SCOTUS Brief Threatens Working People’s Livelihoods

While President Trump boasts his support for working families, his administration is advocating a position in the United States Supreme Court that disregards decades of settled law and threatens our livelihoods.

08, Dec, 2017