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Hard-fought Middletown library contract is another example of the union difference

By Raju Chebium (AFSCME) & Renee Hamel (Council 4)

Workers at the Russell Library in Middletown are celebrating their newly won contract, which took nearly a year of tough negotiations and highlights the union difference.

Hard-fought Middletown library contract is another example of the union difference

Call for Nominations for 2023 Member Recognition Awards

Council 4 is on the lookout for members who are dedicated unionists and labor activists always going the extra mile for their union siblings, or are outstanding citizens making a difference in their community or in someone’s life.

Call for Nominations for 2023 Member Recognition Awards

It’s Up to Us: Labor Carrying the King Legacy Forward

The following is adapted from remarks delivered by President Saunders at the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor’s Martin Luther King Day Breakfast on January 14, 2023.

It’s Up to Us: Labor Carrying the King Legacy Forward

Council 4 Announces Priorities for 2023 Legislative Session

The General Assembly convened last week for a "long" legislative session that concludes June 7. Since this is an odd-numbered year, the General Assembly and governor will work towards completing a state budget.

Council 4 Announces Priorities for 2023 Legislative Session

Public Service Proud: Creating official records

Sotonye Otunba-Payne works as a court recording monitor in New Haven Superior Court. She’s the person you see sitting in front of the judge typing every word spoken while court is in session, creating the official record.

Public Service Proud: Creating official records