Union Member - here is your October 2024 e-newsletter (with updates since early September):
Fueling the "Engine" her Community Depends On
Our "Meet the Activists" feature for September highlighted an AFT Connecticut-affiliated local paraprofessionals and school-related personnel (PSRP) union leader who consistently uplifts those around her. Click here to encourage colleagues to nominate a fellow member by sharing the latest graphics on social media.
Mobilizing for the Resources Needed to Meet the Moment *
Leaders of several PreK-12 and PSRP unions organized their school communities in late September for demonstrations to demand federal investment in local public education. Click here for highlights of the four "walk-in" actions featuring members, their students, parents, elected officials and advocates.
Stepping Up to Run on the "Labor is Your Neighbor" Platform *
From engaging in workplace activism to seeking state elected office, AFT Connecticut President Jan Hochadel recently shared her personal journey with our national union. Click here to learn more about how her service in the General Assembly began with organizing collective action.
Demanding Livable Wages to Stabilize the Workforce
Members of an affiliated healthcare union organized an informational picket outside their community hospital in mid September to alert the public to staffing vacancies. Click here to share highlights of their action and amplify their call for investments in indispensable support personnel.
