Union Member - here is your July 2024 e-newsletter (with updates since early June):
Stepping Up in Response to Galvanizing Governance
Our latest "Meet the Activists" featured an AFT Connecticut-affiliated local healthcare union leader whose labor siblings inspired her journey of taking on additional responsibilities. Click here to motivate members to nominate one of their colleagues by sharing the graphics on social media
"Building for the Strength Needed" for Future Victories
Our latest collective bargaining wins report features impressive achievements made by deliberately engaging, developing and empowering new activists in a comprehensive, strategic contract campaign. Click here to learn more about affiliated healthcare union leaders' efforts to secure both short and long-term gains.
Recognizing and Rewarding Members and their Families
Recipients of AFT Connecticut's annual scholarships, as well as activists who went above and beyond over the past year, were honored in early June. Click here to watch and share highlights of the presentations from our state federation's 2024 convention in Mashantucket.
Publicly Demonstrating Labor Unity *
In a recently published op-ed, an affiliated PreK-12 union leader called on elected officials to truly recognize the service of her school district's paraeducators. Click here to read and share her demand for long overdue investments in vital members of the community
Upcoming Activities & Events
July 2-30: PreK-12 Virtual Summer Professional Development Courses
July 4: Marching for Maternity Care at the Boom Box Parade
July 10: Connecticut for All "Bargaining for the Common Good" Workshop *
July 15-17: "Building Skills Around Negotiating Conflict" Sessions
July 18: PreK-12 Council "Paint Night"
July 22-25: AFT 2024 National Convention
July 23 & 25: Adult First Aid, CPR & AED Training Courses
July 27: Connecticut for All "Democracy School" *
Featured Benefit
Union Plus: Attractions, Tours, Water & Theme Parks Discounts
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