Union Member - here is your March 2025 e-newsletter (with updates since early February):
Uniting the Community to Protect Our Kids *
Yesterday, AFT Connecticut-affiliated PreK-12 and higher education union leaders organized a local demonstration as part of over 2,000 coordinated actions across the country Click here to share the graphic promoting the rally and march to amplify the "fund our future" message
Mobilizing Members to Move Forward
A PreK-12 leader who has built an impressive record of involving her colleagues in their union is featured in our latest "Meet the Activists." Click here to share her story and nudge your colleagues to submit a nomination for a future spotlight.
Advocating for Improved Hiring and Working Conditions *
In late February, PreK-12 and public employees union leaders testified in support of legislative policies aimed at supporting new mothers and boosting staff recruitment. Click here to watch and share their appeals to state lawmakers to take action by passing the proposals.
Urging their Employer to "Show Some Love"
On Valentine's Day, higher education members organized a press conference to call on their university's administration to provide faculty with more family-friendly leave benefits. Click here the graphic promoting the event and share with friends on social media to echo their demands
Upcoming Activities & Events
March 8-April 5: Regional Legislative Meetings (8 locations) *
March 12: Artificial Intelligence for Testimony Webinar *
March 15: CT For All Democracy School *
March 19: Advanced Steward Training Webinar
March 25: Active Violence Emergency Response Training (AVERT)
March 26-27: Adult First Aid, CPR & AED Training Courses
April 5: Teachers' Pre-Retirement Webinar
April 5: CT State Conference AAUP "Defending Higher Education" Conference *
May 3: AFT CT 78th Annual Business Convention
Featured Benefit
AFT CT: AFT Connecticut Scholarships
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