Union Member - here is your April 2026 e-newsletter (with updates since early March):
Channeling Collective Energy to Make Big Gains
Our latest "Meet the Activists" featured an AFT Connecticut-affiliated local paraprofessionals and school-related personnel (PSRP) union leader committed to fostering unity among his members. Share the graphics on social media and motivate your colleagues to submit a nomination for someone who inspires them
Moving the Needle for those Who Make "The Connecticut Difference" *
In mid March, hundreds of state employees gathered in Hartford to denounce the lack of settlements in ongoing contract talks up to that point. Watch a snippet of the rally, which helped quickly produce tentative agreements for nearly all their affiliated unions.
Calling Out Runaway CEO Pay
When the outrageous executive compensation awarded to the heads of Connecticut’s largest non-profit health networks made local headlines, an affiliated local union leader responded. Share the graphic promoting her op-ed connecting this misuse of patient care resources to the "Code RED" crisis.
"Marching Forth" for Real Solutions *
In early March, union activists mobilized at the State Capitol for a day of action aimed at securing long-overdue investments in public schools. Share this thread of clips featuring members and their students speaking out for the resources their communities deserve
Upcoming Activities & Events
April 15: Connecticut For All “Stand Up CT” Day of Action *
April 16: Private Equity Legislative Forum *
April 20: "CARE-FULL: De-Escalate Stressful Scenarios Webinar for School Staff
April 21: Adult First Aid, CPR & AED Training Full & Refresher Course
April 22: Active Violence Immediate Response Training (AVIRT)
April 25: Teachers' Pre-Retirement Webinar
April 28: CT AFL-CIO Capitol Workers Memorial Day Ceremony *
May 1: Hartford May Day March *
May 1: New Haven May Day March *
May 2: AFT CT 79th Annual Business Convention
May 2: Hartford Schools Unions’ "Reading Opens the World"
Featured Benefit
AFT CT: Discounted Online College Courses
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