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2024 Legislative session brings wins for Council 4 workers

The Connecticut General Assembly ended their legislative session on May 8. Although this year was a “short” session, the gains made in getting laws passed that protect Council 4 members’ bargaining rights, working conditions, pay, health care, and retirement security were anything but short.

2024 Legislative session brings wins for Council 4 workers

After decade-long fight Trumbull police officers win back their pensions

Members of the Trumbull Police Union AFSCME Local 1745 accomplished a rare feat. After losing their defined benefit pension plan in 2014 they won their pensions back.

After decade-long fight Trumbull police officers win back their pensions

First Aid, CPR & AED trainings offered

AFSCME offers First Aid, CPR & AED trainings that are certified by the American Red Cross (ARC). 

First Aid, CPR & AED trainings offered

Council 4 mourns the passing of former Local 3144 President Lawrence “Larry” Amendola, 1934-2024

Council 4 mourns the loss of Lawrence “Larry” Amendola, former President and founding member of AFSCME Local 3144, New Haven Management and Professional Employees. Larry passed away on April 21 at the age of 90.

Council 4 mourns the passing of former Local 3144 President Lawrence “Larry” Amendola, 1934-2024

State Employees’ Reopener, Recruitment and Retention Agreement Overwhelmingly Passes General Assembly

State Employees’ Reopener, Recruitment and Retention Agreement Overwhelmingly Passes General Assembly

Agreement supports protection and expansion of communities’ access to stable, reliable public safety, health, education and additional serv

State Employees’ Reopener, Recruitment and Retention Agreement Overwhelmingly Passes General Assembly