AFSCME Council 4
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We are Connecticut's largest public sector #labor #union, and we are proud to represent 30,000 workers in state, municipal, and nonprofit service who Make Connecticut Happen!
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AFSCME Council 4 takes enormous pride in recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month, which occurs annually during the weeks of September 15-October 15!
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #UnionStrong #UnionYes #WhenWeFightWeWin
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #UnionStrong #UnionYes #WhenWeFightWeWin
September 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM
AFSCME Council 4 takes enormous pride in recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month, which occurs annually during the weeks of September 15-October 15!
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #UnionStrong #UnionYes #WhenWeFightWeWin
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #UnionStrong #UnionYes #WhenWeFightWeWin
We’re proud to honor the powerful role that Latinos have played—and continue to play—in the labor movement. From organizing for safer workplaces to standing on the frontlines for economic and social justice, Latino workers have been essential in building a stronger, fairer America for everyone.
September 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM
We’re proud to honor the powerful role that Latinos have played—and continue to play—in the labor movement. From organizing for safer workplaces to standing on the frontlines for economic and social justice, Latino workers have been essential in building a stronger, fairer America for everyone.
Happy Labor Day from AFSCME Council 4!
Today, we honor the working people who keep our communities running — the public service workers who care for the sick, educate our children, maintain our infrastructure, and protect our neighborhoods.
Today, we honor the working people who keep our communities running — the public service workers who care for the sick, educate our children, maintain our infrastructure, and protect our neighborhoods.
September 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Happy Labor Day from AFSCME Council 4!
Today, we honor the working people who keep our communities running — the public service workers who care for the sick, educate our children, maintain our infrastructure, and protect our neighborhoods.
Today, we honor the working people who keep our communities running — the public service workers who care for the sick, educate our children, maintain our infrastructure, and protect our neighborhoods.
5 COs hospitalized after exposure to narcotics while responding to an overdose at MacDougall-Walker. AFSCME 391's Rob Beamon speaks out:
www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/s...
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #AFSCMEPublicSafety #PublicSafety #AFSCMECorrections
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#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #AFSCMEPublicSafety #PublicSafety #AFSCMECorrections
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June 28, 2025 at 9:21 PM
5 COs hospitalized after exposure to narcotics while responding to an overdose at MacDougall-Walker. AFSCME 391's Rob Beamon speaks out:
www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/s...
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #AFSCMEPublicSafety #PublicSafety #AFSCMECorrections
www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/s...
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #AFSCMEPublicSafety #PublicSafety #AFSCMECorrections
Today, AFSCME leadership proudly stood in solidarity as the Fallen Hero Fund Bill was signed into law in Connecticut.
June 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Today, AFSCME leadership proudly stood in solidarity as the Fallen Hero Fund Bill was signed into law in Connecticut.
C4 staff was excited to see State Representative Kaitlyn Shake at the Governor's ceremony for the Fallen Heroes Fund bill signing, at Hartford Fire Department Engine Co. 11.
She is one of AFSCME Council 4's strong allies and one of the closest friends of labor at the Capitol.
She is one of AFSCME Council 4's strong allies and one of the closest friends of labor at the Capitol.
June 26, 2025 at 6:56 PM
C4 staff was excited to see State Representative Kaitlyn Shake at the Governor's ceremony for the Fallen Heroes Fund bill signing, at Hartford Fire Department Engine Co. 11.
She is one of AFSCME Council 4's strong allies and one of the closest friends of labor at the Capitol.
She is one of AFSCME Council 4's strong allies and one of the closest friends of labor at the Capitol.
❤️💚🖤 On June 14, Council 4 members, families, and community came together to honor Juneteenth — a day of freedom, reflection, and unity.
We celebrated with music, food, speakers, and solidarity, recognizing the importance of this day in both American and labor history.
We celebrated with music, food, speakers, and solidarity, recognizing the importance of this day in both American and labor history.
June 19, 2025 at 1:06 PM
❤️💚🖤 On June 14, Council 4 members, families, and community came together to honor Juneteenth — a day of freedom, reflection, and unity.
We celebrated with music, food, speakers, and solidarity, recognizing the importance of this day in both American and labor history.
We celebrated with music, food, speakers, and solidarity, recognizing the importance of this day in both American and labor history.
📢Rally for justice! Local firefighters were fired after being injured on the job—the Green Machine stands with our IAFF🚒union siblings!💪
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #UnionStrong #UnionYes #WhenWeFightWeWin #AFSCMEPublicSafety #PublicSafety
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #UnionStrong #UnionYes #WhenWeFightWeWin #AFSCMEPublicSafety #PublicSafety
June 18, 2025 at 9:28 PM
📢Rally for justice! Local firefighters were fired after being injured on the job—the Green Machine stands with our IAFF🚒union siblings!💪
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #UnionStrong #UnionYes #WhenWeFightWeWin #AFSCMEPublicSafety #PublicSafety
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #UnionStrong #UnionYes #WhenWeFightWeWin #AFSCMEPublicSafety #PublicSafety
On Friday, June 13, Local 749 hosted its Annual Division of Criminal Justice outing at Hammonasset Beach State Park!
Leaders from Local 749 and Council 4 shared union updates and answered questions.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this day of connection and solidarity!
Leaders from Local 749 and Council 4 shared union updates and answered questions.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this day of connection and solidarity!
June 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
On Friday, June 13, Local 749 hosted its Annual Division of Criminal Justice outing at Hammonasset Beach State Park!
Leaders from Local 749 and Council 4 shared union updates and answered questions.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this day of connection and solidarity!
Leaders from Local 749 and Council 4 shared union updates and answered questions.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this day of connection and solidarity!
On June 12, CT AFL-CIO and AFT Connecticut proudly hosted a powerful Dialogue on Race and Racism, moderated by the esteemed Bill Fletcher Jr.
Union members and leaders came together for honest conversation, reflection, and a deeper commitment to equity and justice!
Union members and leaders came together for honest conversation, reflection, and a deeper commitment to equity and justice!
June 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
On June 12, CT AFL-CIO and AFT Connecticut proudly hosted a powerful Dialogue on Race and Racism, moderated by the esteemed Bill Fletcher Jr.
Union members and leaders came together for honest conversation, reflection, and a deeper commitment to equity and justice!
Union members and leaders came together for honest conversation, reflection, and a deeper commitment to equity and justice!
Council 4 President Ron Nelson was officially sworn in as a member of the AFL-CIO Executive Board on June 12!
He was sworn in by AFL-CIO President and AFSCME Local 269 member Ed Hawthorne, marking a proud moment for C4 and for labor leadership across the state.
He was sworn in by AFL-CIO President and AFSCME Local 269 member Ed Hawthorne, marking a proud moment for C4 and for labor leadership across the state.
June 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Council 4 President Ron Nelson was officially sworn in as a member of the AFL-CIO Executive Board on June 12!
He was sworn in by AFL-CIO President and AFSCME Local 269 member Ed Hawthorne, marking a proud moment for C4 and for labor leadership across the state.
He was sworn in by AFL-CIO President and AFSCME Local 269 member Ed Hawthorne, marking a proud moment for C4 and for labor leadership across the state.
🎉 On June 11, Hamden members approved their Tentative Agreement — a huge win for a brand-new board that’s been working hard for a fair and strong contract!
This team has shown real dedication and leadership — and we’re just getting started!
This team has shown real dedication and leadership — and we’re just getting started!
June 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
🎉 On June 11, Hamden members approved their Tentative Agreement — a huge win for a brand-new board that’s been working hard for a fair and strong contract!
This team has shown real dedication and leadership — and we’re just getting started!
This team has shown real dedication and leadership — and we’re just getting started!
KILLINGLY BUDGET PASSES! 🗳️
On June 10, Killingly voters approved the 2025–26 education budget by over 100 votes — 598 YES to 404 NO!
AFSCME's locals rallied to support our schools and save essential paraeducators—who selflessly work to help every student succeed.
On June 10, Killingly voters approved the 2025–26 education budget by over 100 votes — 598 YES to 404 NO!
AFSCME's locals rallied to support our schools and save essential paraeducators—who selflessly work to help every student succeed.
June 17, 2025 at 1:57 PM
KILLINGLY BUDGET PASSES! 🗳️
On June 10, Killingly voters approved the 2025–26 education budget by over 100 votes — 598 YES to 404 NO!
AFSCME's locals rallied to support our schools and save essential paraeducators—who selflessly work to help every student succeed.
On June 10, Killingly voters approved the 2025–26 education budget by over 100 votes — 598 YES to 404 NO!
AFSCME's locals rallied to support our schools and save essential paraeducators—who selflessly work to help every student succeed.
Join us for a powerful and joyful celebration of Juneteenth, hosted by the Council 4 Civil Rights Committee!
This special event honors the legacy of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing fight for justice in our communities.
#Juneteenth2025 #CelebrateJuneteenth #FreedomDay
This special event honors the legacy of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing fight for justice in our communities.
#Juneteenth2025 #CelebrateJuneteenth #FreedomDay
June 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Join us for a powerful and joyful celebration of Juneteenth, hosted by the Council 4 Civil Rights Committee!
This special event honors the legacy of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing fight for justice in our communities.
#Juneteenth2025 #CelebrateJuneteenth #FreedomDay
This special event honors the legacy of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing fight for justice in our communities.
#Juneteenth2025 #CelebrateJuneteenth #FreedomDay
On this Memorial Day, AFSCME Council 4 honors the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation.
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #UnionStrong #UnionYes #WhenWeFightWeWin
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #UnionStrong #UnionYes #WhenWeFightWeWin
May 26, 2025 at 7:41 AM
On this Memorial Day, AFSCME Council 4 honors the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation.
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #UnionStrong #UnionYes #WhenWeFightWeWin
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #UnionStrong #UnionYes #WhenWeFightWeWin
AFSCME Council 4 leadership, including Chief of Staff T.J. Clarke, Director of Collective Bargaining John Miller, and Executive Director Jody Barr manning the grill!
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #UnionStrong #UnionYes #WhenWeFightWeWin
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #UnionStrong #UnionYes #WhenWeFightWeWin
May 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
AFSCME Council 4 leadership, including Chief of Staff T.J. Clarke, Director of Collective Bargaining John Miller, and Executive Director Jody Barr manning the grill!
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #UnionStrong #UnionYes #WhenWeFightWeWin
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #UnionStrong #UnionYes #WhenWeFightWeWin
AFSCME Council 4's Connecticut Department of Corrections' color guard poses for a picture with the Vietnam War Special Guerilla Unit Veterans.
AFSCME Council 4 salutes those who served this great country and those who are still serving.
#AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen
AFSCME Council 4 salutes those who served this great country and those who are still serving.
#AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen
May 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
AFSCME Council 4's Connecticut Department of Corrections' color guard poses for a picture with the Vietnam War Special Guerilla Unit Veterans.
AFSCME Council 4 salutes those who served this great country and those who are still serving.
#AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen
AFSCME Council 4 salutes those who served this great country and those who are still serving.
#AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen
AFSCME Council 4 staff is in the process of setting up for our annual Steve Curran Veterans’ Memorial Day Appreciation Outing!
All are welcome as we honor our veterans with food, fellowship, and remembrance.
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine
All are welcome as we honor our veterans with food, fellowship, and remembrance.
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine
May 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
AFSCME Council 4 staff is in the process of setting up for our annual Steve Curran Veterans’ Memorial Day Appreciation Outing!
All are welcome as we honor our veterans with food, fellowship, and remembrance.
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine
All are welcome as we honor our veterans with food, fellowship, and remembrance.
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine
On Friday, we came together to empower, uplift, and celebrate the incredible NP3 Clerical Stewards who lead the fight for workplace justice every day. 💚✊
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #UnionStrong #UnionYes #WhenWeFightWeWin
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #UnionStrong #UnionYes #WhenWeFightWeWin
May 19, 2025 at 9:12 PM
On Friday, we came together to empower, uplift, and celebrate the incredible NP3 Clerical Stewards who lead the fight for workplace justice every day. 💚✊
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #UnionStrong #UnionYes #WhenWeFightWeWin
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #UnionStrong #UnionYes #WhenWeFightWeWin
💚 Happy Public Works Week! 💚
This week, we honor the dedicated AFSCME Council 4 members who keep our communities running—maintaining roads, managing infrastructure, ensuring clean water, and so much more.
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine
This week, we honor the dedicated AFSCME Council 4 members who keep our communities running—maintaining roads, managing infrastructure, ensuring clean water, and so much more.
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine
May 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
💚 Happy Public Works Week! 💚
This week, we honor the dedicated AFSCME Council 4 members who keep our communities running—maintaining roads, managing infrastructure, ensuring clean water, and so much more.
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine
This week, we honor the dedicated AFSCME Council 4 members who keep our communities running—maintaining roads, managing infrastructure, ensuring clean water, and so much more.
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine
AFSMCE Council 4's members and staff have marched side-by-side with our IAM union siblings through rain and shine, during night and day, because the Green Machine's solidarity never stops!
#AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #PrattWhitneyStrike #SolidarityForSecurity
#AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #PrattWhitneyStrike #SolidarityForSecurity
May 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM
AFSMCE Council 4's members and staff have marched side-by-side with our IAM union siblings through rain and shine, during night and day, because the Green Machine's solidarity never stops!
#AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #PrattWhitneyStrike #SolidarityForSecurity
#AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #PrattWhitneyStrike #SolidarityForSecurity
Shout-out to AFSCME Council 4's Local 269 (CT Dept. of Labor Employees)!
Thank you for bringing prepared lunches to the IAMAW strike line at Pratt & Whitney after our annual Lobby Day!
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #IAMAW #PrattWhitneyStrike
Thank you for bringing prepared lunches to the IAMAW strike line at Pratt & Whitney after our annual Lobby Day!
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #IAMAW #PrattWhitneyStrike
May 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Shout-out to AFSCME Council 4's Local 269 (CT Dept. of Labor Employees)!
Thank you for bringing prepared lunches to the IAMAW strike line at Pratt & Whitney after our annual Lobby Day!
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #IAMAW #PrattWhitneyStrike
Thank you for bringing prepared lunches to the IAMAW strike line at Pratt & Whitney after our annual Lobby Day!
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #IAMAW #PrattWhitneyStrike
📣 Still thinking about Lobby Day? So are we!
💚 When we mobilize, lawmakers listen. Let’s carry this energy forward.
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #UnionStrong #UnionYes #WhenWeFightWeWin
💚 When we mobilize, lawmakers listen. Let’s carry this energy forward.
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #UnionStrong #UnionYes #WhenWeFightWeWin
May 19, 2025 at 3:38 PM
📣 Still thinking about Lobby Day? So are we!
💚 When we mobilize, lawmakers listen. Let’s carry this energy forward.
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #UnionStrong #UnionYes #WhenWeFightWeWin
💚 When we mobilize, lawmakers listen. Let’s carry this energy forward.
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #UnionStrong #UnionYes #WhenWeFightWeWin
Missed our annual Lobby Day? Catch the highlights in our recap reels!
Nearly 100 AFSCME Council 4 members.
One united voice for working people.
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #UnionStrong #UnionYes #WhenWeFightWeWin
Nearly 100 AFSCME Council 4 members.
One united voice for working people.
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #UnionStrong #UnionYes #WhenWeFightWeWin
May 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Missed our annual Lobby Day? Catch the highlights in our recap reels!
Nearly 100 AFSCME Council 4 members.
One united voice for working people.
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #UnionStrong #UnionYes #WhenWeFightWeWin
Nearly 100 AFSCME Council 4 members.
One united voice for working people.
#afscme #AFSCMEStrong #AFSCMECT4 #WeMakeCTHappen #greenmachine #UnionStrong #UnionYes #WhenWeFightWeWin