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Jun. 15, 2020

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AFSCME Praises Supreme Court Ruling Protecting LGBTQ Workers

AFSCME praised today’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that extends protections under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act to millions of LGBTQ workers.

AFSCME Praises Supreme Court Ruling Protecting LGBTQ Workers

Jun. 15, 2020

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Catch Our Latest Council 4 Unplugged Podcast

Congressman Joe Courtney from CT’s 2nd District joins us on Council 4 Unplugged to talk about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and congressional efforts to secure a robust federal aid package -- an initiative we're calling "Fund.

Catch Our Latest Council 4 Unplugged Podcast

Jun. 14, 2020

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Man’s Best Friend & A Friend’s Best Man: Montville Police Officer Saves His K-9

We’ve all heard stories and seen movies of the heroic dog protecting their owner at all costs. Dog saves person from a burning building. Dog rescues owner from falling through the ice or down the well. What happens when the roles are reversed and the dog needs rescuing from danger?

Man’s Best Friend & A Friend’s Best Man: Montville Police Officer Saves His K-9

Jun. 13, 2020

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A Nurse’s Mission To Care For Her Community

Cynthia Harris-Jackson, President of AFSCME Local 1303-467, knows what it means to transition, especially in terms of career and job scope.

A Nurse’s Mission To Care For Her Community

Jun. 02, 2020

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Economists with Diverse Views Agree: Federal Aid to States, Cities, Towns Is Needed Now

Economists of diverse backgrounds, who might otherwise disagree on a range of policy issues, spoke with a single voice on Monday on the need for Congress to provide robust aid to states, cities and towns.

Economists with Diverse Views Agree: Federal Aid to States, Cities, Towns Is Needed Now