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Feb. 03, 2019

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Feb. 03, 2019

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Protecting Our Pensions and Strengthening Our Retirement Security

A pension is more than a promise to current and future retired workers. It’s a great way to attract and retain workers to public service. Just ask State Parole Officer James Long of AFSCME Local 1565 (NP-4 Department of Correction Bargaining Unit).

Protecting Our Pensions and Strengthening Our Retirement Security

Jan. 31, 2019

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Information About Upcoming Council 4 Officers Election

The US Department of Labor (USDOL) sent a letter on January 31, 2019 to officers of Council 4 local unions that had not yet submitted delegate credential documentation for the upcoming nominations and elections.

Information About Upcoming Council 4 Officers Election

Dec. 20, 2018

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New Contract Boosts New Haven Housing Authority Workers

The power of collective bargaining to improve the lives of union members can be witnessed in New Haven, where the members of AFSCME Local 713, representing clerical and maintenance employees at Elm City Communities/Housing Authority of New Haven

New Contract Boosts New Haven Housing Authority Workers

Dec. 13, 2018

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An AFSCME Strong Victory for Injured CT Police Officers

Three years ago, Bridgeport, Connecticut, Police Lt. Paul Grech of AFSCME Local 1159, Council 4 suffered a broken neck on the job when a civilian motorist crashed her car into his city vehicle.

An AFSCME Strong Victory for Injured CT Police Officers

Dec. 12, 2018

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AFSCME Volunteer Member Organizers Rise Up

LAS VEGAS — More than 160 AFSCME members gathered in Las Vegas last week to lift up the voice of public service workers and move our union forward.

AFSCME Volunteer Member Organizers Rise Up