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Support Farmington Police Officer James O'Donnell

On Sept. 20, 2021, Officer James O’Donnell was gravely injured after a suspect intentionally assaulted him with a motor vehicle. 

Support Farmington Police Officer James O'Donnell

In Praise of the Officers Who Defended Our Nation’s Capitol

Nearly 8 months after the attack on the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, it’s important to remember what police officers endured while defending our democracy.

One of them was attacked with a flagpole and sprayed with a chemical.

In Praise of the Officers Who Defended Our Nation’s Capitol

Police Locals' Report on 2021 CT General Assembly Session

It will take some time and examination to determine exactly how the new laws that the state legislature passed will impact police officers. The State Capitol still remains closed based on COVID-19, which adds to the difficulty in getting accurate and timely information.

Police Locals' Report on 2021 CT General Assembly Session

Labor's Push Leads To COVID-19 Assistance Fund for Essential Workers

Organized labor’s determination to help essential workers who were made sick on the job by COVID-19 has led to the creation of the Connecticut Essential Workers COVID-19 Assistance Fund.

Labor's Push Leads To COVID-19 Assistance Fund for Essential Workers

AFSCME Advantage

AFSCME Advantage provides a wealth of free and discounted services to our members. Our national union offers everything from the AFSCME Free College program to discounts for automobiles, travel and leisure, wireless services to help with your mortgage, insurance needs and much more.

AFSCME Advantage