Union Member - here is your September 2024 e-newsletter (with updates since early August):
Understanding the Assignment is About Organizing
An affiliated local PreK-12 union leader who makes membership engagement and involvement a real priority is spotlighted in our latest "Meet the Activists" feature. Click here to share her story on social media and encourage your co-workers to submit their own nomination
Signal Boosting the "Labor is Your Neighbor" Message *
Activists joined their siblings from across the state for the Connecticut AFL-CIO's annual Labor Day breakfast to kick-off the 2024 General Election campaign season. Click here for photos from the event where the focus was on supporting fellow members seeking political office
Demanding Management Choose Collaboration Over Conflict
Affiliated PreK-12 and paraprofessionals and school-related personnel (PSRP) local leaders organized a labor coalition response to anti-union remarks by their district's incoming human resources (HR) director. Click here for photos from their massive "back-to-school" convocation action that moved the manager to resign.
Acting Locally to "Repeal the Steal" *
Active and retired union members have continued advocating over the past year to roll-back unjust federal policies restricting Social Security benefits for public employees. Click here for our latest report on their collective progress in reviving legislation and lining up Congressional sponsors.
Upcoming Activities & Events
September 7 - November 3: CT AFL-CIO Local "Labor to Labor" Canvasses *
September 11: NewsGuard Webinar for Teachers & Paras
September 13: AAUP "Understanding the Evolving Threats to Academic Freedom" Panel
September 14: L&M Hospital Healthcare Workers Informational Picket & Walk
September 17: "Classroom Management" Webinar for Educators
September 24: "Creating Community with SEL" Webinar for Educators
September 28: Teachers' Pre-Retirement Webinar
September 29 - October 20: PreK-12 Fall Civic Education Courses
September 30: WUSH Town Hall on the Future of Windham Hospital
October 8: PreK-12 & PSRP "Legal Issues" Training Webinar
October 16: Local Union Treasurer's Training Webinar
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