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Get back in action with Council 4 Fall Trainings

Council 4's Fall 2024 training schedule has arrived! Trainings are FREE to members in good standing and cover the following topics:

Get back in action with Council 4 Fall Trainings

Free/Reduced Price Admission for 2024 CT Summer Museums

Are you looking for free activities to do with your kids this summer? Here are the big ways to score free admission: 

• Library Passes: 
  • Did you know you can typically check out library museum passes from ANY Connecticut Library using a card from your

Free/Reduced Price Admission for 2024 CT Summer Museums

Hartford recognizes Juneteenth as official holiday

This year Hartford has officially recognized Juneteenth as an official holiday. In response, Local 1716 President Orlando Mercado said the following:

Hartford recognizes Juneteenth as official holiday

Local 1716 President fights to keep members' overtime

Orlando Mercado, President AFSCME Local 1716 & Council 4 Executive Board Member, spoke at a may 13th city council meeting to urge Council members to protect budgeted overtime that will retain city employees that keep Hartford running. 

Local 1716 President fights to keep members' overtime

First Aid, CPR & AED trainings offered

AFSCME offers First Aid, CPR & AED trainings that are certified by the American Red Cross (ARC). 

First Aid, CPR & AED trainings offered