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Jun. 19, 2019

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State Unions: "Yes" to Win-Win, "No" To More Sacrifice

Recent news reports indicate that the recently passed state budget included $450 million in savings related to state employees.

State Unions: "Yes" to Win-Win, "No" To More Sacrifice

Jun. 17, 2019

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Worker Victories Mark 2019 Legislative Session

The General Assembly adjourned its regular 2019 legislative session June 5, providing Council 4 and the labor movement with an opportunity to reflect on significant accomplishments:

Worker Victories Mark 2019 Legislative Session

May. 28, 2019

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Standing Up for Workers’ Rights at the State Capitol

Editor's Note: The 2019 legislative session adjourned on June 5. Our review is coming soon!

Standing Up for Workers’ Rights at the State Capitol

May. 13, 2019

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Local 391 Member Urges Congress to Renew Loan Repayment Program

Shawn Dougherty is a correctional substance abuse counselor at the Carl Robinson Correctional Institution in Connecticut. He is also a member of Local 391 of Council 4.

Local 391 Member Urges Congress to Renew Loan Repayment Program

Apr. 30, 2019

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Workers Memorial Day: "Pray for the Dead, Fight Like Hell for the Living"

Every year on April 28 – the date when the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was formed – the AFL-CIO and affiliated unions such as AFSCME observe Workers Memorial Day to honor workers killed or injured on the job.

Workers Memorial Day: "Pray for the Dead, Fight Like Hell for the Living"