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Council 4 mourns the passing of Council 94 President J. Michael Downey

Council 4 mourns the passing of Council 94 President J. Michael Downey

Aug. 21, 2024

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Council 4 mourns the passing of Council 94 President J. Michael Downey

On August 11, Rhode Island Council 94, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO announced the passing of President J. Michael Downey. Connecticut Council 4 mourns the passing of President Downey and sends our best wishes to our Rhode Island AFSCME siblings.

Council 4 mourns the passing of Council 94 President J. Michael Downey

Care for the community motivates this Bridgeport Police Officer

Care for the community motivates this Bridgeport Police Officer

Jul. 29, 2024

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Care for the community motivates this Bridgeport Police Officer

Every day, police officers put themselves in harm’s way to protect the public. Their sacrifices often go unnoticed and unappreciated despite their heroic efforts to keep us all safe.

Care for the community motivates this Bridgeport Police Officer

SEBAC Statement on Recent Agreement Over Disability Retirement Protocols

SEBAC Statement on Recent Agreement Over Disability Retirement Protocols

Jul. 25, 2024

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SEBAC Statement on Recent Agreement Over Disability Retirement Protocols

Disability retirement benefits are an essential protection for our members who participate in the state employees retirement system,  providing a lifetime retirement allowance and health insurance to those who can no longer work due to a disability. SEBAC and the State of Conn

SEBAC Statement on Recent Agreement Over Disability Retirement Protocols

Un-Quiet Corner: Putnam Custodians Beat Privatization And Save Union Jobs with Labor-Tenant Solidarity

Un-Quiet Corner: Putnam Custodians Beat Privatization And Save Union Jobs with Labor-Tenant Solidarity

Jul. 17, 2024

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Un-Quiet Corner: Putnam Custodians Beat Privatization And Save Union Jobs with Labor-Tenant Solidarity

Last fall, trouble started brewing in Putnam, a town of 7,000 in the northeast “Quiet Corner” of Connecticut. ABM Industries, a corporate custodial subcontractor hired by Putnam Public Schools (PPS) in 2021, had fired three Putnam school custodians without cause.

Un-Quiet Corner: Putnam Custodians Beat Privatization And Save Union Jobs with Labor-Tenant Solidarity

Council 4 mourns the passing of Retiree activist Beverly Manes

Council 4 mourns the passing of Retiree activist Beverly Manes

Jul. 11, 2024

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Council 4 mourns the passing of Retiree activist Beverly Manes

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Beverly Manes, an active Council 4 member, local president, and Retiree Chapter member. She was 75 years old.

Council 4 mourns the passing of Retiree activist Beverly Manes