Union Member - here is your April 2025 e-newsletter (with updates since early March):
Celebrating the Contributions of Champions *
In late March, members of AFT Connecticut-affiliated paraprofessionals and school-related personnel (PSRP) unions witnessed Governor Ned Lamont's official proclamation honoring often overlooked school support staff. Click here to watch and share a brief video capturing his formal recognition of 2025 "Paraeducators Appreciation Week."
Leading with Grace in Uncertain Times
Our March "Meet the Activists" featured a healthcare union president whose members have faced a series of challenges since she took on the role. Click here to lift up her efforts and encourage colleagues to submit a nomination for a future spotlight.
Making History by Focusing on Fairness *
We collected the voices of Connecticut union members for a report on their role in moving federal officials to lift barriers to retirement benefits. Click here for the story of activists who "refused to back down" on repealing unfair Social Security provisions
Speaking Out for a Debt-Free Future *
In early March, higher education union leaders testified in support of a state legislative proposal to extend tuition-free admission to Connecticut's state university campuses. Click here to watch and share their message lifting up those "who've been weighed down by student loans."