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Justice 75 Years in the Making: Sgt. Frank Linehan Finally Receives the Honor He Deserves
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Continuing a Life of Service: AFSCME Council 4 Member Vanessa Taylor Named Connecticut’s 2025 Paraeducator of the Year
The Gingerbread House at Newington High: A Heartwarming Holiday Story About the Soul of Public Service
Upcoming Events
AFSCME Council 4 Member Training: Chairing an Effective Meeting
AFSCME Council 4 Member Training: Chairing an Effective Meeting
AFSCME Council 4 Executive Board Meeting
AFSCME Council 4, 444 E Main St, New Britain, CT 06051
Nominations for AFSCME Council 4's 2026 Election for all executive board and delegate positions will take place at this February 5th meeting.
AFSCME National Updates
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The Latest Assault on Working Parents
Earlier this month, the Trump administration announced it was freezing over $10 billion in critical federal funding set aside to help families afford child care and the rising cost of living.
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Pittsburgh city workers win big with new three-year contract
Municipal workers for the city of Pittsburgh who are members of AFSCME Local 2719 won a powerful new contract.
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AFSCME Public Service Spotlights: Celebrating the workers who keep our communities running
AFSCME’s Public Service Spotlight brings members’ contributions to TV screens across the country.
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A year of stellar success: Cultural worker organizing zooms to new heights in 2025
2025 was a spectacular year for AFSCME’s Cultural Workers United campaign. Find out more.
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Workers at largest art museum in western U.S. win union election
The largest art museum in the western U.S. now has a worker’s union, and it’s affiliated with AFSCME.
Opportunities and Savings for AFSCME Members
Being an AFSCME member doesn't only give you an advantage at the bargaining table — it also gets you access to discounts and benefits that can help make life a little easier.