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Jun. 22, 2021

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Member Participation Fuels 2021 Legislative Successes

The cloud of COVID-19 hung heavily over the 2021 legislative session, both literally and figuratively, by the time the Connecticut General Assembly adjourned on June 9.

Member Participation Fuels 2021 Legislative Successes

Jun. 15, 2021

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C4 Members Help Pass Post Traumatic Stress Injury Bill

Fueled by the efforts of Council 4 members and staff, the state legislature voted to extend limited post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI) coverage under workers compensation to correctional employees, EMS workers, public safety dispatchers and health workers.

C4 Members Help Pass Post Traumatic Stress Injury Bill

Jun. 08, 2021

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Catch Our Latest Council 4 Podcast

June 1--Our Council 4 Unplugged podcast takes a look the 2021 legislative session (which concludes June 9) with Council 4's Legislative and Political Coordinator, Brian Anderson.

Catch Our Latest Council 4 Podcast

Jun. 08, 2021

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Labor Leadership Academy Will Provide New Opportunities

The Western CT Area Labor Federation and Eastern CT Area Labor Federation are excited to announce a new Labor Leadership Academy (LLA) that aims to creat

Labor Leadership Academy Will Provide New Opportunities

May. 24, 2021

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Council 4 Civil Rights Committee Presents Movie Extravaganza 2021

Council 4 Civil Rights Committee is hosting a movie series featuring films that portray the experience of African-Americans and the history of racism in the U.S. All films are screened outdoors in the AFSCME Council 4 parking lot (444 East Main St. New Britain).

Council 4 Civil Rights Committee Presents Movie Extravaganza 2021