From: Matt O'Connor via ActionNetwork.org ActNetReply@aftct.org Subject: Inside AFT CT: Your September 2026 E-Newsletter Date: September 4, 2026 at 4:33 PM To: moconnor@aftct.org
Union Member - here is your September 2026 e-newsletter (with updates since early August): Taking on the Biggest Grievances and Winning A long-time leader of an AFT Connecticut-affiliated local public employees union with an impressive track record is featured in this month’s “Meet the Activists.” Share the social media graphic to encourage recognition of colleagues who also “work tirelessly” to uplift members’ voices. Demanding their Employer Act to Resolve the “Code RED” Crisis Last month, hundreds of caregivers and support personnel picketed and rallied outside at L+M Hospital in New London in a show of force. Watch and share highlights to help amplify their call for safe patient limits and fair pay for all. "Standing Up for Our State’s Communities" * Leaders and activists in public employees affiliates are welcoming new members with a message of strength and solidarity in the face of ongoing challenges. Watch and share their timely reminder that a strong union benefits everyone who depends on Connecticut’s state workforce. Getting Political in the Nation’s Capitol * We’ve prepared a full report-back on the work done by delegates from our affiliates to our national union’s biennial convention this past July. Learn more about the many roles they played in charting our collective future and honoring our labor legacy.
Upcoming Activities & Events September 12-October 24: CT AFL-CIO "Labor to Labor" Canvasses * Featured Benefit Union Plus: AT&T Wireless Service Discount 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.
Sent via Action Network, a free online toolset anyone can use to organize. Click here to sign up and get started building an email list and creating online actions today.
Action Network is an open platform that empowers individuals and groups to organize for progressive causes. We encourage responsible activism, and do not support using the platform to take unlawful or other improper action. We do not control or endorse the conduct of users and make no representations of any kind about them. You can unsubscribe or update your email address or change your name and address by changing your subscription preferences here.