News | Local 1303 - Connecticut Municipal Unions

Jul. 12, 2018

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Defending the Future of Our Collective Bargaining Rights

A Republican legislative leader last week launched a politically motivated media attack on gains made by state employee unions. At issue are contractual bonuses due later this month as part of a 2017 agreement to protect jobs, extend benefits and preserve services.

Defending the Future of Our Collective Bargaining Rights

Jul. 11, 2018

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For Working Women, This is Not a Close Call

The Janus case was an attempt to deliver a knockout blow to millions of working people and their families who looked to the Supreme Court as an independent institution that advances equal rights and fundamental freedoms for all.

For Working Women, This is Not a Close Call

Jun. 24, 2018

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Janus Vs. AFSCME: Get the Facts, Stay Union Strong

Any day now, the United States Supreme Court will issue a ruling on Janus v. AFSCME Council 31. This lawsuit aims to take away the freedom of public workers to join together in strong unions.

Janus Vs. AFSCME: Get the Facts, Stay Union Strong

Jun. 19, 2018

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AFSCME Local 1303 Awards 2018 College Scholarships

AFSCME Local 1303, representing 7,500 municipal employees across the state, announced the winners of the 2018 College Scholarships, awarded annually to the children of union members pursuing their higher education degrees.

AFSCME Local 1303 Awards 2018 College Scholarships

Jun. 06, 2018

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‘We Wouldn’t Have Anything If It Weren’t for Our Union’

When he first took a job at the Centralia Correctional Center in Illinois, Keith Kracht knew that a career in public service wouldn’t make him a millionaire. But then again, that’s not why he went into public service.

‘We Wouldn’t Have Anything If It Weren’t for Our Union’