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SEBAC Update: Robust benefits are key to solving state recruitment & retention challenges

Agencies across our state continue to face chronic understaffing, exacerbated by ongoing recruitment and retention challenges.

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Meet Council 4 President Ron Nelson

Ron Nelson, President of AFSCME Local 749 (State Judicial), was elected as President of Council 4 in April 2024, and was recently reelected as Local 749 President.

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Solidarity and Service: Council 4 honors two union member veterans

This Veterans Day, Council 4 is honoring two members who served in the United States Armed Forces.

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Roberta Price Retires After More Than 4 Decades in CT Labor Movement

Roberta Price officially retired this summer after 36 years as a state employee—including 11 years as President of AFSCME Local 610 (NP-3/State Administrative Clerical)—and an addition

National AFSCME News

Please Touch Museum workers vote to ratify first union contract
In Philadelphia, workers at the Please Touch Museum approved their first contract. — Jan 2
Big Challenges and Big Opportunities Ahead
In 2025, AFSCME faces big challenges but also promising opportunities. — Dec 23
Senate passes Social Security Fairness Act, a major victory for public service workers
The repeal of GPO-WEP provisions from Social Security is at long last becoming a reality. — Dec 23
Oregon behavioral health workers overwhelmingly give their boss a thumbs down
Some Oregon behavioral health workers take a stand against their boss. — Dec 20
Minnesota members who keep Hennepin County running win hard-fought contract
The union difference in action – 4,000 Minnesota members win a robust new contract. — Dec 19

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