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Tell Lawmakers NO to Taxing Labor Before Wealth

This week the governor and legislative leaders from both parties met behind closed doors to discuss efforts to pass a state budget in the face of growing fiscal challenges. From their remarks to the press afterward, it’s clear that they're clinging to failed austerity policies and refusing to consider better choices to protect vital public services.

Read this important message from our friends at the state fed.

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:

Get involved--hold your elected officials accountable!

Message About State Budget Developments

As you are likely aware, both houses of the Connecticut General Assembly Friday approved a budget proposal that threatens great harm to UConn and raises dire questions about the future of UConn Health.

Please read and share this message from UHP leadership.

'Right-to-work' Is Wrong

Please read this important message from AFT President Randi Weingarten.

Our VP for communication tells of the rapport he's built with his new state rep as an illustration of the importance of talking to our elected officials.

Here's your chance to meet in small groups with state lawmakers and make sure they know (1) we're paying attention, (2) we vote, and (3) we're counting on their support at the Capitol for issues important to working families, health care workers, and public employees. Plus, there's an easy online tool to find out who your elected officials are. MORE

Labor Day 2022

Please see this important message from AFT President Randi Weingarten and her leadership team. And happy Labor Day!

See AFT CT's list of endorsed candidates.

See the CT AFL-CIO's list of endorsed candidates.

November Labor-to-Labor Canvass information

Additionally, Sunday, Nov. 6, start with a get-out-the-vote with AFT President Randi Weingarten!

Many of our officers and members already have written their lawmakers urging them to support the SEBAC agreement that would enact our contract. Here's what one state rep had to say in reply. MORE

Tell Lawmakers NO to Taxing Labor Before Wealth

Labor to Labor Canvassing for a Fair Budget

Ask the Candidates: Which Side Are You On?

Message About State Budget Developments

'Right-to-work' Is Wrong

Talk to Your State Rep: Why It Matters

Regional Legislative Meetings Return

Labor Day 2022

Election'22: Labor-Endorsed Candidates and Labor Walks

My Interaction With My State Rep