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2024 Workers’ Memorial Day Scholarship Essay Contest

Each year during Worker Memorial Day ceremonies on April 28th, workers, legislators, members of organized labor unions, worker advocates and others gather to honor the memory of those workers who have lost their lives because of workplace injuries or i

2024 Workers’ Memorial Day Scholarship Essay Contest

"Not Just a Para": Stonington Paraeducators are activating members and building power

In the shoreline town of Stonington, a group of dedicated paraeducators is slowly building a movement for union power. The journey began in March 2022 when members of AFSCME Local 1996 decided to mobilize at Board of Education (BOE) meetings.

"Not Just a Para": Stonington Paraeducators are activating members and building power

Council 4 Announces Priorities for 2024 Legislative Session

The Connecticut General Assembly is convening on February 7 for a "short" legislative session that concludes May 8.

Council 4's legislative priorities, informed by discussions with Council 4 leaders and members, reflect a commitment to four main areas:

Council 4 Announces Priorities for 2024 Legislative Session

Winter 2024 Training/Education Schedule

Council 4's Winter 2024 training schedule has arrived! All trainings are hosted on Zoom EXCEPT for the Treasurers' and Stewards Training. 

Winter 2024 Training/Education Schedule

Public Defender Attorneys Win Parity in Pay

When Connecticut public defender attorneys (AFSCME Local 381) discovered in May their state attorney counterparts, the prosecutors, would receive wage increases to boost recruitment efforts in their ranks, they asked, “Why not us?”

Public Defender Attorneys Win Parity in Pay