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Jul. 02, 2020

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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"

Jun. 30, 2020

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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

Jun. 23, 2020

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AFSCME joins Poor People’s Campaign virtual event, a ‘call for moral revival’

AFSCME joined a virtual gathering of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, a movement that seeks to shift the moral narrative of our country and build power for poor and vulnerable people.

AFSCME joins Poor People’s Campaign virtual event, a ‘call for moral revival’

Jun. 19, 2020

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DCF Social Worker is a Champion for Her Community

Jeanette Morrison of AFSCME Local 2663 (P-2 State Social & Human Services) has always been charismatic and outgoing. Growing up in New Haven while attending Hillhouse High School she captained her cheerleading team and held the title of Miss Hillhouse.

DCF Social Worker is a Champion for Her Community

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