#MayDayStrong to fix rigged economy; our #union members are hitting the streets to honor the power of working people to make change: aftct.org/event/new-haven-may-day-march/ @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social @acrecampaigns.bsky.social @ctforall.bsky.social @ctdsa.org
Securing CBA to #RaiseTheWage, boost research funding & expand #PaidLeave; last week our @csuaaup.bsky.social members ratified successor w/ #CSCU that reinvests in #HigherEd faculty students depend on. #TheCTDifference @aft.org @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social
BREAKING: Hair and Make-Up Artists employed by Distinct Artistry at ESPN have voted overwhelmingly in favor of unionizing with IATSE Local 798! @iatse.bsky.social
A win for all who depend on juvenile and #CriminalJustice, legal, social work & family support services; last week #JPEunion members ratified a 3-yr successor #union contract w/ #CTStateCourts that reinvests in the workforce. #TheCTDifference @aft.org @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social
Saying #UnionYES to recruiting, retaining & reinvesting in #CareerTechEd services; last week our #SVFTUnion members ratified a new contract w/ #CTECS aligned w/agreements secured by their siblings in #SEBAC. #TheCTDifference @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social
Securing an agreement to retain #HigherEd staff who make #TheCTDifference; our #UCPEA3695 members have ratified a successor #union contract w/ @uconn.bsky.social's BOT in line w/those negotiated by their #SEBAC siblings. #UnionYES @aft.org @afthighered.bsky.social @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social
📣 We're hiring! 📣
The Connecticut AFL-CIO is seeking an experienced and strategic Political Director to lead our electoral efforts as we prepare for the 2026 elections!
Job posting: ctaflcio.org/news/job-pos...
The Connecticut AFL-CIO seeks a Political Director to be based in Rocky Hill, CT. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong @ctaflcio.bsky.social @aflcio.org
Preserving healthcare, education & research; last week #UniversityHealthProfessionals ratified successor #union contract w/ @uconnhealth.bsky.social in line w/ #SEBAC siblings. #TheCTDifference. @aft.org @afthealthcare.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social
Nearly a year ago, staff at Hearst Connecticut Media voted to form a union but management has been refusing to bargain.
Sign their petition and urge Hearst to come to the table!
Join the unions of the AFL-CIO as we honor those who have been hurt or lost their lives on the job.
The situation is dire: every single day, more than 380 workers die and over 8,600 are injured or fall ill due to preventable hazards.
📅 Mark your calendar: April 28 at 12:00 PM in Hartford
Securing a strong new agreement to #RaiseTheWage for hard-working #CTStateWorkers; this week our #AndRUnion members ratified their 4-yr #union contract w/ #GovNedLamont that follows the #SEBAC framework agreement for preserving #TheCTDifference. @aft.org @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social
Leaving no #union member behind; this week #ASDTeachers ratified re-opener agreement w/ #ASD1817 management to #RaiseTheWage for all incl some who’d been held back from previous step increases. #UnionYES @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social
The State of The Times: Heartless. Red banner with NYT Tech Guild logo
Today, NYT celebrates their successes from the past year, but we are witnessing a major failure of leadership: @nytimes.com mgmt is denying one of our members, Rich Quan, permission to continue working remote, even as a certified caregiver for his 96-year-old father, who suffers from Alzheimer's.
Hat tip to our incredible team advocating for guardrails around the use of AI!
We're grateful to the students in Yale Law School's Worker & Immigrant Rights Advocacy Clinic who are conducting research, writing amendments, and advocating for workers' rights at the State Capitol!
Blocking concessions & making gains; yesterday our #EastCONNTeachers' negotiating cmte gathered for official signing of their 3-yr successor #union contract to #RaiseTheWage, boost stipends & reward #EduPD certifications. #UnionYES @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social
Happening now: #union leaders join #CTGeneralAssembly leadership in urging labor cmte adopt proposal to expand #UIForStrikingWorkers, #LevelThePlayingField for #RNs & #HospitalStaff provoked by employers to #strike. @aft.org @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aaup.org @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social
Happening now: #union members join their students, admin & muni electeds in urging lawmakers & the governor #ProtectOurKids by taking action to #FixTheFormula, resist harmful #privatization. #StandUpCT @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org @ctforall.bsky.social
It's 2026, and bus drivers in CT still don't have reliable access to a restroom.
Some drivers are forced to wear DIAPERS just to get through their shift. This is not just inconvenient — it's inhumane.
Enough is enough. The Transportation Committee must pass House Bill 5236! @atucomms.bsky.social
Proud to recognize and honor Colleen Carter for #BlackHistoryMonth!
She's a longtime member and leader in AFSCME Council 4 and serves on our executive board. Congratulations, Colleen!
HUGE THANKS to Attorney General William Tong for standing up to the business lobby and defending working people from being forced into captive audience meetings.
Protecting working people and their rights is what leadership looks like. 💪
This Valentine's Day, show your love with thoughtful #UnionMade gifts! 💖
And double the love by getting your flowers and candy from a union grocery store – supporting union workers every step of the way!
Shop union. Shop local. #solidarity
Congratulations to our newly sworn in executive board members!
Rob Baril, SEIU District 1199 New England
Greg Schultz, Ironworkers Local 424
"It's the first time that fast food workers in our state have been unionized, something we'd only seen in states like California or New York. So, this is a huge moment for us. This has been a half-decade-long fight for our members" @32bjseiu.bsky.social www.wshu.org/connecticut-...
Rallies are planned for Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport and Willimantic at 4 p.m. on Friday Jan 23. #IceOutSchools @aftteach.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @ctaflcio.bsky.social @ctforall.bsky.social
AI should deliver progress for workers, not just profits for big tech CEOs.
America’s unions are fighting for AI guardrails to protect our rights, jobs and freedoms so working people can actually benefit from emerging AI tech.
Recharging our resolve for “some difficult days ahead.” As @aflcio.org's #MLK2026 civil & human rights conference wraps, #union leaders reflect on how #LaborHistory lessons can inform the current moment we were in. #UnionYES @aft.org @psrp-aft.bsky.social @ctaflcio.bsky.social
Remembering our #LaborHistory lessons & leading by taking action; #union leaders at the @aflcio.org #MLK2026 civil & human rights conference are sharing the big takeways from the event’s inspiring speeches, informative workshops & compelling plenaries. #UnionYES @aft.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social
