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Jun. 28, 2018

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Responding to Attacks on Our Rights and Freedoms

The U.S. Supreme Court yesterday issued its long-anticipated ruling in the Janus v. AFSCME Council 31 lawsuit — one that favors billionaires out to destroy America's labor movement.

Responding to Attacks on Our Rights and Freedoms

Jun. 07, 2018

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Unions Raise Concerns After Multiple Assaults on Staff at Manson Youth Institution in Cheshire

The unions representing correctional employees in Connecticut’s Cheshire-area prisons today are calling for action in the wake of multiple assaults on staff at Manson Youth Institution.

Unions Raise Concerns After Multiple Assaults on Staff at Manson Youth Institution in Cheshire

May. 11, 2018

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AFSCME Council 4 Elects Jody Barr To Serve As Executive Director

NEW BRITAIN, CT — Members of the Council 4 Delegate Assembly tonight elected Jody Barr to be Executive Director of the union representing more than 30,000 public service workers in Connecticut.

AFSCME Council 4 Elects Jody Barr To Serve As Executive Director

May. 08, 2018

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Police Officers Urge Passage of Mental Health Legislation

With two days left to go before the state legislature adjourns for the 2018 session, local police officers and their bargaining representatives, along with a prominent chief elected official, are calling for action on a proposed bill that would provide mental health

Police Officers Urge Passage of Mental Health Legislation

May. 07, 2018

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Unions provide best solution to ending sexual harassment

Unions are one of the best ways for working women and men to end sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace.

Unions provide best solution to ending sexual harassment