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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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Republican Tax Bill an Attack on Working People

The GOP tax bill that passed the Senate by one vote is nothing but an attack on America’s workers.

04, Dec, 2017

Statement on Nancy Wyman’s Decision

Nancy Wyman has been a champion for workers from her time in the General Assembly in the Education Committee to her tenure in the Comptroller’s office and most recently, as our Lieutenant Governor.

16, Nov, 2017

Connecticut AFL-CIO to Hold Twelfth Biennial Constitutional Convention at Union Casino

The Connecticut AFL-CIO, the umbrella federation of Connecticut unions, will hold its twelfth biennial constitutional convention at Foxwoods from Wednesday, October 4th through Friday, October 6th.

02, Oct, 2017

Labor’s Statements on GOP Budget Passing in the State Senate

The Connecticut AFL-CIO, AFT Connecticut, AFSCME Council 4, and Connecticut State Building & Construction Trades Council made the following statements in response to the passage of the Republican budget in the State Senate.

15, Sep, 2017

Statement on Hartford City Council’s Opposition to Bankruptcy

Lori J. Pelletier, President of the Connecticut AFL-CIO, made the following statement in response to the Hartford City Council’s opposition to any plan for the city to declare bankruptcy.

11, Sep, 2017

AFL-CIO Representatives Resign from Presidential Council on Manufacturing

Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on his and Thea Lee’s resignation from President Trump’s council on manufacturing.

15, Aug, 2017