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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

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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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Unions Representing 7,500 Paraeducators are Outraged at Paraeducator Bill Dying in Committee

Paraeducator leaders with AFT Connecticut, CSEA SEIU Local 2001, AFSCME Council 4, MEUI/SEIU Local 506, and UAW Region 9A made the following statements in response to

21, Apr, 2023

Rep. Larson Joins Colleagues to Protect and Uplift Workers

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined his colleagues to reintroduce the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R.

01, Mar, 2023

UFCW Applauds Start of Recreational Cannabis Sales

UFCW is the Cannabis Workers’ Union, representing tens of thousands of cannabis workers across the US in dispensaries, labs, delivery, kitchens, manufacturing, processing, and grow facilities.

10, Jan, 2023

CT AFL-CIO Statement on Tragic Death of Rep. Quentin Williams

We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of Rep. Williams earlier this morning. Just last night, we talked with Q at the inaugural ball and he was true to form – brimming with positive energy and a big smile that lit up the room.

05, Jan, 2023

Labor Urges Legislature to Fully Fund Pandemic Pay Program

With a projected multi-billion dollar surplus and the largest Rainy Day Fund our state has ever seen, Gov. Lamont and the legislature need to fully fund the pandemic pay program for essential workers.

16, Nov, 2022

Labor Responds to Rep. Hayes Re-Election

We are so proud to have put union member and former national teacher of the year, Rep. Jahana Hayes, over the top so she can continue to serve the residents of the 5th Congressional District.

10, Nov, 2022