From: Matt O'Connor via ActionNetwork.org ActNetReply@aftct.org Subject: Inside AFT CT: Your May 2025 E-Newsletter Date: May 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM To: AFTCT@aftct.org
Union Member - here is your May 2025 e-newsletter (with updates since early April): Moving Forward and Refusing to Back Down In early May, over 100 delegates from affiliated local unions gathered to elect state federation leadership and resolve to embrace real solutions through 2026. Watch a video from our annual convention inspired by the "can't stop, won't stop" theme." "Building Real Momentum" for Even Greater Gains Our latest collective bargaining wins report showcases the improvements in economic security and working conditions achieved by new paraprofessionals and school-related personnel (PSRP) union members. Learn more about how they went from "being invisible" to earning the recognition they deserve. Welcoming Labor Siblings into the Family A leader of an affiliated local public employees union is featured in our latest “Meet the Activists," spotlighting his role in new employee orientations. Share the graphic to encourage nominations of activists who've earned their colleagues' "support and trust." Telling Our Stories to Make Positive Change * Throughout March and April, legislators came to five regional meetings held across the state to hear from union members about the issues that matter. Share a brief video with highlights to show what grassroots public policy engagement looks like.
Upcoming Activities & Events May 13: "Paint Night:" Food, Fun & Conversation May 14: Healthcare "Polyvagal Theory & Burnout" Webinar May 14: SEBAC Joint Negotiating Committees & Stewards Meeting * May 15: "Back Us, Back Our Nurses" Rally May 16: ConnectiCOSH Awards Night Featured Benefit Union Plus: #UnionMoments Sweepstakes Stay Informed Click here to visit our website. Click here to sign-up for e-mail updates. Click here to "like" our Facebook page. Click here to subscribe to our Instagram feed. Click here to follow our LinkedIn page. Click here to follow our Bluesky feed. Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel. Click here for relevant news/opinion highlights. * Political info; members in good standing can change their e-mail update content preferences by sending e-mail to ActNetReply@aftct.org.
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