Securing a 3-yr agreement to #RaiseTheWage & access affordable healthcare; last night our #SchoolNurse professionals’ recently ratified first-ever #union contract was approved by #MeridenCT officials. #UnionYES @aft.org @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social

If Starbucks baristas have to strike, we're striking too — with our wallets. DON'T SHOP AT STARBUCKS if baristas are on strike. No contract, no coffee. Period. #NoContractNoCoffee

On #VeteransDay, it's important to take a moment to reflect on the service and sacrifices made by all of our veterans. And we are proud to announce a new initiative to honor them in Connecticut. Today, we are excited to unveil the launch of the Union Veterans Council of CT!

Putting the 'fun' in convention work; #AFTCT delegates showed how even voting for our allotted @ctaflcio.bsky.social exec bd reps can be a good time. #CTLabor25 @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @psrp-aft.bsky.social @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aaup.org @aflcio.org

And that’s a wrap! See you next year @ctaflcio.bsky.social ! Thanks for the photos @aftct.bsky.social ! #unionyes #nhft933

Happening now: local #union leaders join labor siblings for @ctaflcio.bsky.social #CTLabor25 convention; ready for 2 days aimed at growing our movement! #UnionYES @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @psrp-aft.bsky.social @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aaup.org @aflcio.org

Hearing from the @ctaflcio.bsky.social CT-AFLCIO #CTLabor25 convention keynote speaker, CT AG William Tong who reminds us, “We WILL win this battle… we will NOT be bullied & we will NOT be intimidated!” #unionyes #NHFT933 @aftct.bsky.social

#CTLabor25. @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social

While at the @ctaflcio.bsky.social #CTLabor25 convention, Ed Wytkind, @aflcio.org Technology Institute Ex Director reminds us that Labor should ALWAYS be at the table when the future of AI is being discussed! #unionyes @aftct.bsky.social #NHFT933

Sticking together to take on challenges & win big. Our #SalemTeachers’ recently ratified 3-yr #union contract to #RaiseTheWage, boost stipends & improve #PaidLeave flexibility was approved last night by the BOE. #UnionYES @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social

Happening now: CT chapter of @retiredams.bsky.social honors #AFTCT prez Jan Hochadel for her tireless commitment to #RetirementSecurity & #RepealTheSteal activists for success in restoring #SocialSecurity fairness. @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social

#FundOurFutureCT @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social @leslieblatteau.bsky.social

Happening now: #union leaders join Comptroller @seanscanlonct.bsky.social to announce #paraprofessionals’ healthcare subsidy to continue thru '26. #FundOurFutureCT @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @psrp-aft.bsky.social @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social @council4.bsky.social @cseaseiu2001.bsky.social

Securing #RealSolutions; last night our #NewtownTeachers’ recently ratified 3-yr agreement to #RaiseTheWage for all, smooth out increases for veterans & fix workday issues for elementary educators was adopted by BOE. #UnionYES @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social

Pursuing misdemeanor charges against SEIU ISWW & @seiuca.org president David Huerta is a gross abuse of power by this administration. The 15 million members of the AFL-CIO stand shoulder to shoulder with David as he fights for justice. aflcio.org/press/releas...

Blocking concessions and making gains! Last night, our #NewBritain #paraprofessionals' recently ratified three-year agreement to #RaiseTheWage and boost #SpecialEd stipends was approved by the @csdnbct's board of education. #UnionYES @aft.org @psrp-aft.bsky.social @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social

No Contract? No Coffee! Baristas at the Corbin's Corner Starbucks and their community allies held a practice picket to demand management finally settle a fair contract! While baristas are struggling to make ends meet, the CEO of Starbucks made $96 million last year.

Three years. That's how long it's been since the baristas at the Corbin's Corner Starbucks won their union. But they are all still fighting for a contract! Join them on Saturday for a practice picket and let them know we have their backs! ctaflcio.org/events/pract...

Moving admin to #RaiseTheWage, improve conditions & drop a divisive salary tier scheme; this week #MitchellCollegeFaculty members ratified a hard-won 3-yr successor #union contract with #MitchellCollege. #UnionYES @aft.org @afthighered.bsky.social @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social‬

BREAKING: UAW members at Cummins in Bloomfield are on STRIKE! Instead of negotiating a fair contract, management has interfered with the federal labor rights of its employees by committing multiple unfair labor practice violations during the course of negotiations.

Our message to the Trump administration is clear: Fund the government. Fix the health care crisis. And put working people first. #StopTheTrumpShutdown

The federal government is shutting down because the Trump admin chose chaos and taking a swing at the Affordable Care Act over responsible governing. Our message is clear: fund the government, fix the health care crisis and put working people first. aflcio.org/press/releas...

Who's ready for the 3rd Annual Labor Softball Classic?! Join us for a night of fun and a good cause on Oct. 3 at Dunkin’ Park, the union-built home of the Yard Goats. Gates open at 4pm and concessions will be open! All proceeds will benefit the CT AFL-CIO's Workers Memorial Day Scholarship Fund.

Starbucks is closing stores and cutting 900 jobs in a restructuring move. 1,100 jobs were slashed earlier this year. Reminder that Starbucks’ CEO made 6,666x more than the company's median employee in 2024. This was the widest CEO-to-Worker pay gap in the entire S&P 500.

Cheer on #AFTCT's team & support a good cause; The 3rd annual Labor Softball Classic at Dunkin' Park will benefit the @ctaflcio.bsky.social‬'s Workers Memorial Day #scholarship fund: aftct.org/event/3rd-an... #CommunityChampions @aft.org @aaup.org @aflcio.org

Rain or shine, the members of UAW Local 379 who work at Cummins in Bloomfield were out in force for their practice picket to demand a fair contract! These workers deserve a contract with strong wage increases, and improved health care and job security. @uaw.org

98% of UAW members at Cummins in Bloomfield have voted to authorize a strike! Join their practice picket on Thursday to show them we have their backs as they fight for a fair contract! Sept. 25 at 11:30 AM: region9a.uaw.org/local379/eve...

Yale University is the second wealthiest university in the nation with over $40 BILLION in their endowment. But the workers at Yale are struggling to make ends meet. Join the workers for their "We Can't Keep Up Rally" as they fight for a fair contract.

A strong new #union contract that will #RaiseTheWage & hold the line on healthcare costs; last night our #MeridenCustodians' recently ratified 3-yr agreement was approved #MeridenK12's board of education. #UnionYES @aft.org @aflcio.org @psrp-aft.bsky.social @ctaflcio.bsky.social

Rally with food service workers on Wednesday at SCSU in New Haven as they continue the fight for a living wage and fair contract! One job should be enough! @unitehere.org

Winning investments in #PublicEd personnel who show up for their students; Last night our #WatertownParas’ recently ratified 3-yr agreement to #RaiseTheWage, boost stipends & increase #PaidLeave was finalized by the BOE. #UnionYES @aft.org @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social

Pay them what you owe them! The Connecticut labor movement was proud to stand with members of the WNBPA at the Connecticut Sun game as they fight for a fair contract. Respect the players by paying them their fair share. (And the Connecticut Sun won 87-84!)

Fifty years ago, teachers in New Haven went on strike for better pay, smaller class sizes and improved working conditions. Hear from the teachers that went out on that historic strike this Sunday in New Haven & learn what lessons we can draw from it today. RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/rememberin...

A MESSAGE TO ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS: This #LaborDay, don't just thank a worker. Stand with us. Fight for us. And do it each & every day. Support our right to organize, fight for fair wages, & build an economy where no one who works has to live in poverty.

Along with all of America’s unions, our thoughts are with the Minnesota families impacted by the senseless school shooting today in Minneapolis. Our hearts go out to our @mnaflcio.org union family during this tragic time.

PICKET: Food service workers at CCSU, SCSU, and WCSU are picketing for a living wage and fair contract! Many workers are forced to get second and third jobs just to get by, despite working full-time. One job should be enough!

Unions boost wages 🚀 On average, a union worker earns 12.8% more in wages than their nonunionized peers. But unions don’t just help union workers—they help ALL workers by raising standards. Read our new report about how unions are good for workers AND communities: www.epi.org/publication/...

Our new research shows that state budget cuts and the rise of voucher programs are robbing children of an adequate education. Learn more from @hilwething.bsky.social: www.epi.org/publication/...

The AFL-CIO's national bus tour will be making a stop in Connecticut! We are hosting a "Back to School" roundtable discussion focused on the devastating federal cuts—and the lack of sufficient state funding—in our K-12 and public higher education systems.

Imagine if Greg Abbott put this much effort into life-saving flood relief. Or raises for workers. Or health care. Don’t fall for these political games. We support Chair Wu. Thank you for fighting for Texas workers! #txlege

Workers at all major Las Vegas casinos are now union! 👏💪

Our new Executive Paywatch report is here, and greedy CEOs are back at it again. Top CEOs now make 285x what workers make and take home an average of $18.9 MILLION per YEAR in total compensation. Read our full Paywatch Report: aflcio.org/paywatch

🔥 WHEN WE FIGHT, WE WIN! 🔥 All across the country, billionaires and politicians are gutting public services, attacking workers’ rights & hoarding wealth. Join us July 29 in New Haven to demand: 💪 Good Union Jobs 🏠 Affordable Housing 🎓 Education & Youth Opportunities 🏙️ A Fully Funded City

Join us on Friday, August 29, for our annual Labor Day Breakfast where we will honor and celebrate the significant contributions of the labor movement to society!

We’re taking @politico.com to arbitration this week for its unethical use of AI and we’re asking for your support! bit.ly/PENGuild

Connecticut AFL-CIO President Ed Hawthorne will be on News 12 Connecticut this weekend talking about Gov. Lamont's veto of pro-worker legislation and what it means for Connecticut. Watch "Power & Politics" on News 12 on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. or Sunday at 11:30 a.m.

This week, two Democratic governors chose starkly different paths on workers' rights. One chose to stand with workers; the other turned his back. It’s a "Which side are you on?" moment in which every Democrat should unambiguously fight for workers every time they have the chance.

Another interesting (bad) move by Gov. Lamont. This is the second year in a row he's vetoed UI for striking workers legislation. Such a let down. 👎

The day after Lamont vetoed #UIforStrikingWorkers in CT, the Governor of Oregon signed a similar bill into law! And the Governor of Washington State signed their version into law last month. Protecting working people has only become more urgent since the Trump Administration has gutted the NLRB.

RNs at Danbury Hospital are #overworked & #understaffed. Nuvance Health admins aren’t playing fair & we're asking @northwellhealth.bsky.social to do better. Do you stand w/ #DanburyNursesUnit47? bit.ly/DanburyHospT... #CodeRED @aft.org @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social