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Meriden Dispatcher Dedicated to Public Safety

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Council 4 members have embodied Ernest Hemingway’s classic definition of courage as grace under pressure.

For Meriden public safety dispatcher Betty Marotti, grace under pressure has meant working 72-88 work weeks with no breaks or time off for rest.

Meriden Dispatcher Dedicated to Public Safety

Rep. Jahana Hayes Joins Council 4 In Calling For State, Local Aid

With the coronavirus pandemic continuing to devastate the nation’s physical and fiscal health, U.S. Rep Jahana Hayes (CT-5) took time out to urge Council 4 members to make their voices heard in the fierce political battle to approve massive federal aid for states, cities and towns.

Rep. Jahana Hayes Joins Council 4 In Calling For State, Local Aid

Pelosi joins AFSCME in calling for state, local aid amid soaring virus cases

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday joined AFSCME President Lee Saunders and front-line public service workers from states experiencing surges in coronavirus cases to urge the Senate to approve at least $1 trillion in flexible aid to states, cities and towns.

Pelosi joins AFSCME in calling for state, local aid amid soaring virus cases

Reminding Politicians That Union Members Already "Saved the State Billions"

The news media last week thrust state employees' contractual benefits into the spotlight following Governor Ned Lamont's public remarks at his daily COVD-19 (novel coronavirus) briefing.

Reminding Politicians That Union Members Already "Saved the State Billions"

Wolcott Public Works Union President Continues His Dad's Legacy

When you spend some time with James Carey, you realize that public service and AFSCME activism run in his blood.

Wolcott Public Works Union President Continues His Dad's Legacy