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Sep. 19, 2022

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Public Student Loan Forgiveness: Info and Resources

The cost of college increased tenfold since the 1970s. Meanwhile, the top 1% graduate debt-free and politicians continue to choose corporate tax breaks over funding for higher education.

Public Student Loan Forgiveness: Info and Resources

Aug. 11, 2022

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Upcoming member trainings, workshops announced

Council 4 AFSCME offers a variety trainings and workshops to our members and recently announced several events scheduled for September through December.

Upcoming member trainings, workshops announced

Jun. 30, 2022

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Remembering Council 4 Service Rep Bob Parziale, 1960-2022

The Council 4 union family suffered a terrible loss with the death of Service Representative Robert “Bob” Parziale, who died unexpectedly June 18 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. He was 61.

Remembering Council 4 Service Rep Bob Parziale, 1960-2022

May. 20, 2022

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What the 2022 legislative session means for members

Council 4 members and the political staff achieved significant gains during the Connecticut General Assembly's most recent legislative session, which ended May 4.

What the 2022 legislative session means for members

May. 04, 2022

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In Memoriam: Council 4 Service Rep Steve Curran, 1963-2022

The Council 4 union family is grieving the untimely death of Steve Curran, a beloved service representative who fought tenaciously for our members and dedicated an extraordinary amount of his time and energy to supporting military veterans and rehabilitating rescue dogs.

In Memoriam: Council 4 Service Rep Steve Curran, 1963-2022