Imagine if Greg Abbott put this much effort into life-saving flood relief. Or raises for workers. Or health care. Don’t fall for these political games. We support Chair Wu. Thank you for fighting for Texas workers! #txlege

The AFL-CIO ✊'s national bus tour will be making a stop in Connecticut! We are hosting a "Back to School" roundtable discussion focused on the devastating federal cuts—and the lack of sufficient state funding—in our K-12 and public higher education systems.

PICKET: Food service workers at CCSU, SCSU, and WCSU are picketing for a living wage and fair contract! Many workers are forced to get second and third jobs just to get by, despite working full-time. One job should be enough!

Along with all of America’s unions, our thoughts are with the Minnesota families impacted by the senseless school shooting today in Minneapolis. Our hearts go out to our Minnesota AFL-CIO union family during this tragic time.

A MESSAGE TO ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS: This #LaborDay, don't just thank a worker. Stand with us. Fight for us. And do it each & every day. Support our right to organize, fight for fair wages, & build an economy where no one who works has to live in poverty. ctmirror.org/2025/08/29/thi…

Pell Grants & apprenticeship programs are proven pathways for success. The Trump Administration is cutting funding and blocking these important education and workforce development opportunities.

Once again Republicans are targeting our most vulnerable students and communities. Title I funding is the largest federal education investment in low achieving, high poverty schools. Gutting these funds closes doors of opportunity and widens achievement gaps between disadvantaged

Fifty years ago, teachers in New Haven went on strike for better pay, smaller class sizes and improved working conditions. Hear from the teachers that went out on that historic strike this Sunday in New Haven and learn what lessons we can draw from it today.

America’s unions stand in solidarity with @IAM_union members at Boeing in St. Louis. Boeing workers have unmatched expertise. It’s time for the company to come back to the bargaining table and give workers the dignity, respect and fair contract they deserve.

Rally with food service workers on Wednesday at SCSU in New Haven as they continue the fight for a living wage and fair contract! One job should be enough!

Yale University is the second wealthiest university in the nation with over $40 BILLION in their endowment. But the workers at Yale are struggling to make ends meet. Join the workers for their "We Can't Keep Up Rally" as they fight for a fair contract.

98% of UAW members at Cummins in Bloomfield have voted to authorize a strike! Join their practice picket on Thursday to show them we have their backs as they fight for a fair contract! Sept. 25 at 11:30 AM: region9a.uaw.org/local379/event…

Who's ready for the 3rd Annual Labor Softball Classic?! Join us for a night of fun and a good cause on Oct. 3 at Dunkin’ Park, the union-built home of the Yard Goats. Gates open at 4pm and concessions will be open! All proceeds will benefit our Workers Memorial Day Scholarship

The federal government is shutting down because the Trump admin chose chaos and taking a swing at the Affordable Care Act over responsible governing. Our message is clear: fund the government, fix the health care crisis and put working people first. aflcio.org/press/releases…

Our message to the Trump administration is clear: Fund the government. Fix the health care crisis. And put working people first. #StopTheTrumpShutdown

BREAKING: UAW members at Cummins in Bloomfield are on STRIKE! Instead of negotiating a fair contract, management has interfered with the federal labor rights of its employees by committing multiple unfair labor practice violations during the course of negotiations. UAW Region 9A

No Contract? No Coffee! Baristas at the Corbin's Corner Starbucks and their community allies held a practice picket to demand management finally settle a fair contract! While baristas are struggling to make ends meet, the CEO of Starbucks made $96 million last year. Corbin’s Corner Starbucks Workers United

My union brother David Huerta is a leader in the LA community who was exercising his constitutional rights when he was violently arrested. It’s a gross abuse of power and a threat to all workers that Trump’s DOJ is pursuing these baseless charges. aflcio.org/press/releases…

Eastern CT is delivering for AUKUS. 🇺🇸🇦🇺 Today, the Groton-built USS Vermont docked at HMAS Stirling Naval Base in Perth, Australia. The Vermont's crew includes 121 talented U.S. Navy sailors and 13 Australian Navy sailors who were trained at Sub Base New London. Even from

On #VeteransDay, it's important to take a moment to reflect on the service and sacrifices made by all of our veterans. And we are proud to announce a new initiative to honor them in Connecticut. Today, we are excited to unveil the launch of the Union Veterans Council of CT!