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Oct. 26, 2021

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Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act Introduced

The Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act was introduced today in the House of Representatives by Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.).

Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act Introduced

Oct. 25, 2021

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Paraprofessionals Rallying for Dignity and Respect in Killingly

Danielson, CT, Oct. 13, 2021—Chants of "Fair Contract Now!" and "ParaPower" filled the air as more than 200 union members and community supporters packed Davis Park to rally in support of Killingly school paraprofessionals in their struggle for a fair contract.

Paraprofessionals Rallying for Dignity and Respect in Killingly

Oct. 18, 2021

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The union difference: Greatest wealth gains are for Black and Hispanic union households

We’ve said it before: Life is better in a union.

The union difference: Greatest wealth gains are for Black and Hispanic union households

Oct. 11, 2021

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Oct. 11, 2021

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Workers Demand Action To Reverse Agency Staffing Shortages

Oct. 5, 2021—Front-line public service workers sounded the alarm on how unsafe staffing levels that were already present prior to COVID-19 have since been aggravated by the Lamont Administration’s implementation of vaccine and testing mandates.

Workers Demand Action To Reverse Agency Staffing Shortages

Oct. 04, 2021

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Report: Cultural institutions took federal money but still let go of workers

Some of the nation’s largest cultural institutions accepted more than $1.6 billion in federal help to weather the coronavirus pandemic, but continued to let go of workers – even though the assistance was meant to shore up payrolls and keep workers on the job, according to a

Report: Cultural institutions took federal money but still let go of workers