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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

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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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Construction Workers, Contractors & Allies Hold Presser to Oppose Anti-Worker Proposal to Increase Prevailing Wage Threshold

On Tuesday, February 21, at 2:00 PM, construction workers, contractors, legislators, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, and the Mayors of Middletown and New London will hold a press conference to oppose the proposed changes to the prevailing wage threshold law in Connecticut.

21, Feb, 2017

Statement on Closing of Fire Stations at UConn Health Center & Southbury Training School

Lori J. Pelletier, President of the Connecticut AFL-CIO, made the following statement in response to the news about the closing and laying off of fire fighters at the UConn Health Center and Southbury Training School.

17, Feb, 2017

Collective Action of Working People Reject Andrew Puzder

Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka in response to Andrew Puzder withdrawing as the Labor Secretary nominee.

15, Feb, 2017

Connecticut AFL-CIO Endorses Gregory Cava for State Senator in Special Election

The Connecticut AFL-CIO, the federation of unions representing over 200,000 union members, endorses Gregory Cava for State Senator in the special election for the 32nd Senate District.

14, Feb, 2017

AFL-CIO, AFSCME & AFT Statements on Gov. Malloy’s Budget Address

The Connecticut AFL-CIO, AFSCME Council 4, and AFT Connecticut made the following statements in response to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s budget address.

08, Feb, 2017

Connecticut AFL-CIO Endorses Dorinda Borer for State Representative in Special Election

The Connecticut AFL-CIO, the federation of unions representing over 200,000 union members, endorses Dorinda Borer for State Representative in the special election for the 115th House District, which covers part of West Haven.

02, Feb, 2017