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Jul. 29, 2024

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Care for the community motivates this Bridgeport Police Officer

Every day, police officers put themselves in harm’s way to protect the public. Their sacrifices often go unnoticed and unappreciated despite their heroic efforts to keep us all safe.

Care for the community motivates this Bridgeport Police Officer

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Jul. 25, 2024

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SEBAC Statement on Recent Agreement Over Disability Retirement Protocols

Disability retirement benefits are an essential protection for our members who participate in the state employees retirement system, providing a lifetime retirement allowance and health insurance to those who can no longer work due to a disability. SEBAC and the State of Conn

SEBAC Statement on Recent Agreement Over Disability Retirement Protocols

Jul. 17, 2024

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Un-Quiet Corner: Putnam Custodians Beat Privatization And Save Union Jobs with Labor-Tenant Solidarity

Last fall, trouble started brewing in Putnam, a town of 7,000 in the northeast “Quiet Corner” of Connecticut. ABM Industries, a corporate custodial subcontractor hired by Putnam Public Schools (PPS) in 2021, had fired three Putnam school custodians without cause.

Un-Quiet Corner: Putnam Custodians Beat Privatization And Save Union Jobs with Labor-Tenant Solidarity

Jul. 11, 2024

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Council 4 mourns the passing of Retiree activist Beverly Manes

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Beverly Manes, an active Council 4 member, local president, and Retiree Chapter member. She was 75 years old.

Council 4 mourns the passing of Retiree activist Beverly Manes

Jun. 17, 2024

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Region 20 School District Employees are “Grateful and Proud” to Welcome New Era and Contract

For most union locals it is standard practice that every few years a contract is negotiated. When it comes to AFSCME Local 75 (Region 20 School District) their members welcomed a new contract on top of having a new president, employer and organized local – all within a year.

Region 20 School District Employees are “Grateful and Proud” to Welcome New Era and Contract