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Aug. 06, 2018

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In Connecticut or Louisiana, the Fight Is the Same

Roughly 1,500 miles separate Hartford, Connecticut from Angola, Louisiana, but if one Council 4 Corrections Officer’s journey is any indication, those areas are closer than you think – especially in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s anti-union decision in

In Connecticut or Louisiana, the Fight Is the Same

Jul. 12, 2018

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Defending the Future of Our Collective Bargaining Rights

A Republican legislative leader last week launched a politically motivated media attack on gains made by state employee unions. At issue are contractual bonuses due later this month as part of a 2017 agreement to protect jobs, extend benefits and preserve services.

Defending the Future of Our Collective Bargaining Rights

Jun. 24, 2018

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Janus Vs. AFSCME: Get the Facts, Stay Union Strong

Any day now, the United States Supreme Court will issue a ruling on Janus v. AFSCME Council 31. This lawsuit aims to take away the freedom of public workers to join together in strong unions.

Janus Vs. AFSCME: Get the Facts, Stay Union Strong

Jun. 05, 2018

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Trickster Alert: Anti-Union Forces Coming After Your Privacy and Your Rights

Out-of-state special interests have taken advantage of Connecticut’s Freedom of Information (FOI) laws to exploit your privacy. Funded by anti-worker billionaires, they have sent requests to multiple Connecticut agencies for their employees' names and personal information.

Trickster Alert: Anti-Union Forces Coming After Your Privacy and Your Rights

Jun. 04, 2018

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Thanking Those Who Serve at 15th Annual Council 4 Vets Picnic

Rocky Hill, CT, May 26, 2018 – Council 4 union members kicked off the 2018 Memorial Day weekend as they have since 2003: with a big “thank you” to state military veterans.

Thanking Those Who Serve at 15th Annual Council 4 Vets Picnic