Union Member - here is your November 2024 e-newsletter (with updates since early October):
Leading with Our Values
Every one of our AFT Connecticut-affiliated union members who ran for legislative office prevailed when the ballots were counted in this year's General Election. Click here to share a collage reminding colleagues of what our collective strength can do when we organize
Lifting Up the Voices of Working People
An affiliated local healthcare union leader committed to improved communications to his colleagues and community was highlighted in our October "Meet the Activists" feature. Click here to encourage fellow members to nominate a workplace leader by sharing the graphics on social media.
Showing "it is Possible to Achieve What We Did"
A first contract that delivers a recently organized workforce economic security and job protections is the focus of our latest collective bargaining wins report. Click here to learn more about how new paraprofessionals and school-related personnel (PSRP) union members united for unprecedented gains
Celebrating Professional Excellence
Colleagues, their students, as well as local and state officials, turned out to honor the 2025 Connecticut Teacher of the Year in mid October. Click here for photographs of the event where the veteran member of an affiliated PreK-12 union was recognized.
Upcoming Activities & Events
November 6 - 7: CPR, AED & Basic First Aid: Full Courses
November 16: Connecticut for All "Democracy School" *
November 18: SEBAC Digital Workers Committee Meeting *
November 20: Introduction to AI for Educational Staff Webinar
December 3: "Clearing the Road Blocks: Paving the Way for a CT for All" Town Hall *
December 4 - 5: SEBAC Statewide Stewards Meetings *
Featured Benefit
AFT +: Summer Student Debt Navigator
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