Connecticut AFL-CIO
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The voice of working people in Connecticut's unions. Fighting for an inclusive economy that lifts wages and creates a better life for all.
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
DON'T SHOP AT STARBUCKS if baristas are on strike. No contract, no coffee. Period. #NoContractNoCoffee
November 13, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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
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!
Today, we are excited to unveil the launch of the Union Veterans Council of CT!
November 11, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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!
Today, we are excited to unveil the launch of the Union Veterans Council of CT!
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.
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.
October 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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.
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.
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.
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.
October 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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.
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
Fund the government. Fix the health care crisis. And put working people first.
#StopTheTrumpShutdown
October 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Our message to the Trump administration is clear:
Fund the government. Fix the health care crisis. And put working people first.
#StopTheTrumpShutdown
Fund the government. Fix the health care crisis. And put working people first.
#StopTheTrumpShutdown
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.
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.
September 29, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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.
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.
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
These workers deserve a contract with strong wage increases, and improved health care and job security.
@uaw.org
September 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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
These workers deserve a contract with strong wage increases, and improved health care and job security.
@uaw.org
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.
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.
September 22, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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.
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.
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
One job should be enough! @unitehere.org
September 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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
One job should be enough! @unitehere.org
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!)
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!)
September 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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!)
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...
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...
September 5, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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...
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...
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!
Many workers are forced to get second and third jobs just to get by, despite working full-time.
One job should be enough!
August 27, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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!
Many workers are forced to get second and third jobs just to get by, despite working full-time.
One job should be enough!
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.
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.
August 7, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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.
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.
Workers at all major Las Vegas casinos are now union! 👏💪
August 5, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Workers at all major Las Vegas casinos are now union! 👏💪
🔥 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
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
July 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
🔥 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
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!
July 16, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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!
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.
Watch "Power & Politics" on News 12 on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. or Sunday at 11:30 a.m.
June 27, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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.
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.
It’s a "Which side are you on?" moment in which every Democrat should unambiguously fight for workers every time they have the chance.
June 27, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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.
It’s a "Which side are you on?" moment in which every Democrat should unambiguously fight for workers every time they have the chance.
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.
Protecting working people has only become more urgent since the Trump Administration has gutted the NLRB.
June 25, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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.
Protecting working people has only become more urgent since the Trump Administration has gutted the NLRB.
Gov. Lamont has vetoed #UIforStrikingWorkers and once again sided with corporate CEOs over the hardworking people of Connecticut.
June 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Gov. Lamont has vetoed #UIforStrikingWorkers and once again sided with corporate CEOs over the hardworking people of Connecticut.
All out to #LevelThePlayingField! Tonight #union members & justice advocates took to the streets outside Gov. Lamont’s mansion in Hartford to ask him a simple question; “Whose side are you on - working people or corporate CEOs?” #UIforStrikingWorkers @aflcio.org
June 16, 2025 at 11:49 PM
All out to #LevelThePlayingField! Tonight #union members & justice advocates took to the streets outside Gov. Lamont’s mansion in Hartford to ask him a simple question; “Whose side are you on - working people or corporate CEOs?” #UIforStrikingWorkers @aflcio.org
Proud to stand with SEIU members in Connecticut and across the country in demanding the immediate release of David Huerta!
We have the right to peaceful protest and we will defend our First Amendment rights! #solidarity
We have the right to peaceful protest and we will defend our First Amendment rights! #solidarity
June 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Proud to stand with SEIU members in Connecticut and across the country in demanding the immediate release of David Huerta!
We have the right to peaceful protest and we will defend our First Amendment rights! #solidarity
We have the right to peaceful protest and we will defend our First Amendment rights! #solidarity
Join the picket at Gov. Lamont's mansion to demand that he side with working people, not corporate CEOs!
June 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Join the picket at Gov. Lamont's mansion to demand that he side with working people, not corporate CEOs!
Happy Pride Month from Connecticut's unions! The labor movement will always fight for strong contracts that protect LGBTQ+ workers and make sure everyone can bring their whole selves to work 🏳️🌈
June 4, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Happy Pride Month from Connecticut's unions! The labor movement will always fight for strong contracts that protect LGBTQ+ workers and make sure everyone can bring their whole selves to work 🏳️🌈
The State House just passed UI for Striking Workers! The passage of this bill in both chambers with a bipartisan vote marks a critical victory for working people in our state.
Now it's on Gov. Lamont to do the right thing. He can either stand with corporate CEOs or stand with working people.
Now it's on Gov. Lamont to do the right thing. He can either stand with corporate CEOs or stand with working people.
May 30, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The State House just passed UI for Striking Workers! The passage of this bill in both chambers with a bipartisan vote marks a critical victory for working people in our state.
Now it's on Gov. Lamont to do the right thing. He can either stand with corporate CEOs or stand with working people.
Now it's on Gov. Lamont to do the right thing. He can either stand with corporate CEOs or stand with working people.