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Aug. 20, 2021

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BOE Union Coalition Leaders Comment On Mandatory Vaccinations For School Staff

The Board of Education (BOE) Union Coalition*, which includes Council 4, is reacting to Governor Ned Lamont's Executive Order No.13D (EO-13D) concerning mandatory school employee COVID-19 vaccination.

BOE Union Coalition Leaders Comment On Mandatory Vaccinations For School Staff

Aug. 19, 2021

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State Union Coalition Responds to Governor's Executive Order on Vaccine Mandate

On August 19th, the Administration of Governor Ned Lamont announced Executive Order No.13D (EO-13D) concerning mandatory COVID-19 vaccination of state employees who do not qualify for medical or religious exemptions.

State Union Coalition Responds to Governor's Executive Order on Vaccine Mandate

Aug. 17, 2021

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Paid Leave Advocates Push Back Against Privatization

On January 1, 2022, Connecticut workers can begin reaping the benefits of Connecticut’s groundbreaking paid family and medical leave program to care for a loved one, or themselves, without having to worry about lost income. That’s welcome news.

Paid Leave Advocates Push Back Against Privatization

Aug. 16, 2021

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Caleb Cowles: Public Health Crusader for The Community He Serves

Although they never wished for it, local public health workers are having their moment.

Caleb Cowles: Public Health Crusader for The Community He Serves

Aug. 06, 2021

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Local 818 Pays It Forward With College Scholarships

In another example of our Council 4 affiliates paying it forward, AFSCME Local 818, representing municipal supervisors throughout Connecticut, recently announced it has awarded $500 college scholarships to the college-bound children of their members.

Local 818 Pays It Forward With College Scholarships