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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

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

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

Stipulated Agreement Reached on Telework

The State Employee Bargaining Agent Coalition (SEBAC) and the Lamont administration officially reached a stipulated agreement regarding telework.

Stipulated Agreement Reached on Telework

Meet the New Officers of PEOPLE Statewide Steering Committee

The Council 4 PEOPLE Statewide Steering Committee has new leadership.

On June 17, members of the PEOPLE Committee gathered to nominate and elect five officers. Steve Wierbicki and Brian Cutler, members of Local 269 (State Dept. of Labor), were elected as the new Chair and Vice Chair.

Meet the New Officers of PEOPLE Statewide Steering Committee