Union Blog

Aug. 23, 2020

Union Blog

Council 4 Police Unions Speak Out on HB 6004

Several members of Council 4 affiliated police unions shared their concerns and opposition to many of the components of HB 6004, the so-called police accountability bill raised for hearing by the General Assembly's Judiciary Committee on July 27.

Council 4 Police Unions Speak Out on HB 6004

Aug. 06, 2020

Union Blog

Aug. 06, 2020

Union Blog

Blain Rogozinkski: New Britain Police Officer, COVID-19 Survivor

During Law Enforcement Week (May 10-16), our union honored public safety officers who died on the job while recognizing the unique role that first responders like AFSCME law enforcement members play during times of crisis.

Blain Rogozinkski: New Britain Police Officer, COVID-19 Survivor

Aug. 03, 2020

Union Blog

Man’s Best Friend & A Friend’s Best Man: Montville Police Officer Saves His K-9

We’ve all heard stories and seen movies of the heroic dog protecting their owner at all costs. Dog saves person from a burning building. Dog rescues owner from falling through the ice or down the well. What happens when the roles are reversed and the dog needs rescuing from danger?

Man’s Best Friend & A Friend’s Best Man: Montville Police Officer Saves His K-9

May. 30, 2020

Union Blog

Take Advantage of the AFSCME Free College Benefit

Lanette Kinsella of AFSCME Local 318 is a Motor Vehicle Examiner for the Department of Motor Vehicles in Wethersfield. With more than 13 years on the job, and a desire to advance in state service she is not standing pat when it comes to furthering her education.

Take Advantage of the AFSCME Free College Benefit

Apr. 25, 2020

Union Blog

AFSCME To Congress: Prioritize State & Local Aid

Congress has passed – and the president on Friday quickly signed – a $484 billion relief bill for small businesses and hospitals hurting due to the

AFSCME To Congress: Prioritize State & Local Aid