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Apr. 28: Remember Working People Lost on the Job

We join the Connecticut AFL-CIO each year on April 28 to observe Workers Memorial Day and remember our sisters and brothers who died while on the job. As politicians and their special interest backers step up their attacks on unions, this year's commemoration is also about defending the right to a voice for all working people.

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Following is the written testimony Chris DeFrancesco submitted to the Appropriations Committee March 24, 2017.

Did you miss Bill's testimony to the Appropriations Committee March 24?

Watch the video from CT-N here.

Or, read a transcript of his prepared remarks.

Our VP for Communication has been tasked with finding proud health care employees to share their stories in quick videos.

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On April 28, the unions of the Connecticut AFL-CIO observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job and to renew the fight for safe jobs.

Friday, April 28
1:00 PM
Workers Memorial in Bushnell Park (map)

Labor to Labor Canvassing for a Fair Budget

Thursday evening, April 6, in Manchester
Saturday morning, April 8, in Rocky Hill

Please see details from CT AFL-CIO President Lori Pelletier:

'Right-to-work' Is Wrong

Please read this important message from AFT President Randi Weingarten.

Our brothers and sisters at the Connecticut Police and Fire Union need our help! Find out what you can do.

Join Us Friday, March 24, to Defend Our Rights

We are joining thousands of union members Friday, March 24, at the State Capitol in Hartford to resist the attacks on working people.

The legislature's budget-writing committee has raised dozens of anti-worker bills for public hearing. We must come together to resist all legislation attacking working people, whether they are union members or not.

The hearing will run late into the evening and there will be multiple actions to take part in, so come when you can any time, beginning at 10:00AM.

Wear your AFT tee-shirt to show we're "all in" to fight forward to protect and preserve Connecticut's quality of life for all our communities.

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Thanks, and see you on the 24th at the State Capitol!

This is a great way to meet elected officials who will have a say in our future as state employees. We literally get a seat at the table with lawmakers, giving us the opportunity to share our concerns. No longer can we sit idly by and count on things to go our way at the State Capitol. Next one is Tuesday, April 11, 5:30 p.m. in Bridgeport. Get involved!

Apr. 28: Remember Working People Lost on the Job

Chris DeFrancesco's Written Testimony on Workers' Rights

Bill Garrity to the Appropriations Committee March 24

#HealthCareProud: Stories Wanted

Save the Date: 2017 Workers Memorial Day

Labor to Labor Canvassing for a Fair Budget

'Right-to-work' Is Wrong

Petition Drive: Save UConn Health Fire Department

Mar 24: Protect Your Pay, Pension & Healthcare in Hartford

Regional Legislative Meetings