From: Matt O'Connor via ActionNetwork.org ActNetReply@aftct.org Subject: Inside AFT CT: Your October 2026 E-Newsletter Date: October 7, 2026 at 5:33 PM To: AFTCT@aftct.org
Union Member - here is your October 2026 e-newsletter (with updates since early September): Applauding Union Activism & Community Organizing Two outspoken AFT Connecticut-affiliated higher education leaders who consistently show up for their colleagues are spotlighted in our latest monthly "Meet the Activists" feature. Share their story and encourage co-workers to submit their own nominations for like-minded members deserving to be recognized. Turning Up the Demand to Protect Our Kids * Now that the details of the harmful national school voucher scheme have been revealed, we are amplifying the call for Connecticut’s governor to opt-out. Check out the new digital toolkit to access ready-to-use emails, social posts and graphics to deliver the message. "Passing the Mic" to Amplify Our Voices at the Ballot Box * We’re joining fellow members in local communities to volunteer to “get out the vote” among union households ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Watch several affiliate leaders encouraging their colleagues to be part of the biggest political mobilization in Connecticut history. Modeling What Principled Resistance Looks Like * In early September, leaders of an affiliated higher education chapter mobilized students and alumni to raise awareness of their institution’s capitulation to political pressure. Watch and share highlights of their “teach-in” where they showed the courage they are demanding from university administrations.
Upcoming Activities & Events October 9: 4th Annual Labor Softball Classic October 10-November 1: CT AFL-CIO "Labor to Labor" Canvasses * October 22: “CARE-FULL: Stop Bullying” Webinar for School Staff November 3: Statewide, Congressional & Legislative General Election * November 12: “CARE-FULL: Discipline with Dignity" Webinar for School Staff Featured Benefit Virtual Education Software (VESi): Discounted Professional Learning Courses Stay Informed Visit our website. Sign up for e-mail updates. "Like" us on Facebook. Follow us on Instagram. Follow us on LinkedIn. Follow us on Bluesky. Subscribe to us on YouTube. Access news/opinion highlights. * Political info; members in good standing can change their e-mail update content preferences by sending e-mail to ActNetReply@aftct.org.
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