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2025 Legislative Session has kicked off, here's Council 4's legislative priorities

The Connecticut General Assembly convened on January 8 for the start of the legislative session that concludes June 4.

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Flex your Union Skills This Year with Council 4 Member Training!

Council 4's January - July 2025 training schedule has arrived! Trainings are FREE to members in good standing and cover the following topics:

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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.

National AFSCME News

Monterey Bay Aquarium workers announce plans to unionize with AFSCME
Workers at Monterey Bay Aquarium in California are seeking to unionize their workplace through AFSCME Council 57. — Jan 17
In Ohio, Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical School workers go on strike
Workers at Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical School in Ohio who are members of AFSCME Local 686 are on strike for fair wages and respect. — Jan 17
As fires devastate Los Angeles, AFSCME members continue to serve
AFSCME members in Los Angeles have experienced unimaginable destruction, yet they continue to serve their communities, putting others first. — Jan 16
AFSCME members in Maryland fight for public employee safety bill in honor of fallen probation and parole agent
AFSCME Maryland members gathered for a candlelight vigil to honor a fallen probation and parole agent and call for improved workplace safety in the public sector. — Jan 16
AFSCME stands in solidarity with striking culinary workers
AFSCME members joined the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 strike line at the Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas as the hospitality workers seek a fair contract. — Jan 15