AFSCME Local 1565

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Corrections Unions Call Out DOC

May 20, 2020—Frontline workers from the Department of Correction spoke out today to express their frustration with the agency’s efforts to protect workers and inmates in Connecticut prisons.

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Economists with Diverse Views Agree: Federal Aid to States, Cities, Towns Is Needed Now

Economists of diverse backgrounds, who might otherwise disagree on a range of policy issues, spoke with a single voice on Monday on the need for Congress to provide robust aid to states, cities and

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No-Cost Death & Disability Benefit for Council 4 Members

If you are an active member or retiree of AFSCME Council 4, you can take advantage of a no-cost $4,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment benefit.

Virginia Ligi, AFSCME Local 387: Essential Workers Need Protection

Workers Comp in the Age of COVID-19

The labor movement is working nonstop to protect the health and safety of all working people throughout Connecticut, and especially for essential workers who are on the front lines of the COVID-19

Front-line public service workers are critical to fighting this pandemic and re-opening our economy. America can do neither if we lay them off. Tell Congress to do its part to fund the front lines and pass state and local aid for public services.

National AFSCME News

Urgent Investment in Public Health, Contact Tracers Workforce is Needed
AFSCME President Lee Saunders and two AFSCME contact tracer-members made the case for urgent investment in public health infrastructure. — Jun 4
Labor Leaders Call for Bold Action as Nation Confronts Multiple Crises
Labor leaders on a press call called for bold action in confronting the crises gripping the nation. — Jun 3
Therapists at Kaiser Hawaii Join UNAC/UHCP Following Grassroots Campaign
Sixty rehabilitation therapists in Hawaii have a stronger voice on the job now that they’ve voted to join together through UNAC/UHCP. — Jun 2
Economists with Diverse Views Agree: Federal Aid to States, Cities, Towns Is Needed Now
Economists who would disagree on policies found common ground on one thing – Congress needs to provide state, local aid. — Jun 1
Saunders joins Families USA in calling for more federal aid, Medicaid funding
AFSCME President Lee Saunders joined health care advocates in urging Congress to provide more federal aid to states, cities and towns – including expanding Medicaid. — Jun 1

Proudly Representing AFSCME Correctional Staff In Connecticut