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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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Connecticut AFL-CIO Applauds Passage of Critical Pro-Worker Legislation in the State Senate

28 May, 2025

We thank the Senate for proudly and unapologetically standing with Connecticut's working families today by passing SB 8. Today’s vote is a critical step towards helping restore balance to collective bargaining.

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Connecticut AFL-CIO Reacts to 2024 Election Results

Ed Hawthorne, President of the Connecticut AFL-CIO, made the following statement in response to the 2024 election results:

07, Nov, 2024

AFL-CIO Reaffirms Commitment to Count Every Vote

(Washington, D.C.)—AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler issued the following statement in advance of Election Day next week:

30, Oct, 2024

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Cannabis Workers at Still River Wellness in Torrington Ratify First Union Contract

[Torrington, CT] – The United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 371 is proud to announce the workers at Still River Wellness in Torrington recently ratified their first union contract. Still River Wellness workers are just

24, Sep, 2024

CT AFL-CIO Condemns Anti-Semitic Remarks by Rep. Figueroa

The Connecticut AFL-CIO strongly condemns the anti-Semitic remarks made by Rep. Figueroa.

13, Aug, 2024

New AFL-CIO Report: S&P 500 Company CEOs Made 268x Worker Pay in 2023

CEOs of S&P 500 companies made $17.7 million on average in 2023, more than 268 times their median worker’s income.

08, Aug, 2024

AFL-CIO Strongly Supports Tim Walz for Vice President

On August 6, following Vice President Kamala Harris’ selection of Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, the AFL-CIO announced our enthusiastic support for the Harris–Walz ticket.

07, Aug, 2024