Union Member - here is your May 2026 e-newsletter (with updates since early April):
Winning for the Workforce Who Provide "The Connecticut Difference" *
Our latest collective bargaining report spotlights strong successor contracts for members of AFT Connecticut-affiliated public employee unions secured after turning up the political pressure. Learn how they shifted the public narrative, moving state officials to accept honorable proposals and embrace fair settlements.
"Blending Rigorous Policy Knowledge with a Supportive Ear"
A PreK-12 affiliate leader who has stepped up to help her colleagues take advantage of leave benefits is featured in April's "Meet the Activists." Share her story on social media and encourage fellow members to nominate an advocate for a future recognition.
Amplifying Community Voices in the Halls of Power *
In late April, union activists joined parents, students and community allies from across Connecticut for activities aimed at increasing state investment in local schools. Watch labor leaders connect the coordinated "week of action" to winning the resources needed to “fund our future."
Leveraging National Power for Victories at Home
Activists from several affiliates traveled to Detroit in mid April to join siblings from across the country for the AFT Healthcare Professional Issues Conference (PIC). Watch and share highlights from the annual event where the focus was on "what's next" for the profession.
