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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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Hartford Municipal Unions Announce Over $8 Million in Savings

Lori J. Pelletier, President of the Connecticut AFL-CIO, and Hartford municipal union leaders made the following statements in response to Mayor Bronin’s claim that Hartford workers have only made $1.5 million in concessions.

23, May, 2017

Connecticut AFL-CIO Statement on Legislative Democrats’ Updated Budget Proposal

Just like Gov. Malloy’s revised budget, this proposal is another wrong way budget.

16, May, 2017

Connecticut AFL-CIO Statement on Gov. Malloy’s Revised Budget Proposal

Gov. Malloy has doubled down on an austerity budget plan that deepens cuts to programs for the state’s most vulnerable, reduces transparency, and potentially risks public safety.

15, May, 2017

Workers, Management, and Elected Officials to Commemorate Connecticut Workers Who Lost Their Lives on the Job

On Friday, April 28, at 1:00 p.m., local workers, management, and elected officials will gather at the Workers Memorial in Bushnell Park for a ceremony to honor workers who have died or suffered illness or injuries on the job.

27, Apr, 2017

Education Unions Unite to Ensure Fairness for Immigrant Students

Today, the state’s education unions and the Connecticut AFL-CIO stood shoulder-to-shoulder with undocumented immigrant students to unite behind two bills – Senate Bill 17 and House Bill 7000.

26, Apr, 2017

Connecticut AFL-CIO Endorses Joshua Hall in Special Election

The Connecticut AFL-CIO, the federation of unions representing over 220,000 union members, endorses Joshua Hall in the special election for the 7th House District that covers Hartford.

30, Mar, 2017