Union Member - here is your May 2024 e-newsletter (with updates since early April):
Living Labor Values On and Off the Job
Our latest "Meet the Activists" featured an AFT Connecticut-affiliated local paraprofessionals and school-related personnel (PSRP) union leader who inspires her colleagues by setting the example. Click here to share the graphics on social media encouraging your co-workers to nominate a fellow member, too.
Defending Vital Services from the Harmful Effects of Austerity *
Members of affiliated higher education unions at Connecticut's flagship public university continue leading collective efforts to protect their students from painful state budget cuts. Click here for photos of members demanding top administrators drop a flawed fiscal plan and embrace better choices
Maintaining Resistance to "Corporate Profits and Consolidation" *
An affiliated healthcare union leader spoke for her community and colleagues in denouncing regulators' recent decision allowing health chain executives to dismantle maternity care. Click here for her op-ed rallying fellow members to continue holding health chains accountable to mothers and babies.
Having the Attention of the Decision Makers *
An unprecedented number of affiliated union members turned out for our state federation's regional legislative meetings held in six local communities across the state. Click here for a brief video highlighting how lawmakers heard directly from educators, health professionals and state employees
