AFT Connecticut
@aftct
CT's state federation of @aft.org w/34K+ #union members serving in PreK-12 #PublicEd, #HigherEd, healthcare & municipal + state government. Follow us for more on the benefits for all when working people choose #UnionYES! aftct.org
Happening now: day #2 of our national @aft.org’s #AFT26 convention & 100+ #AFTCT affiliate delegates are back to work for debates & votes on resolutions aimed at #ABetterLifeForAll! @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @psrp-aft.bsky.social @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aaup.org
Happening now: delegates from #AFTCT affiliates join siblings from across US in #DC for our national @aft.org’s #AFT26 convention, 4 days of taking action to secure #ABetterLifeForAll! @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @psrp-aft.bsky.social @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aaup.org
Making real gains for hard-working #PublicEd support staff; last night our #Newtown ed personnel’s recently ratified 4-year agreement to #RaiseTheWage, increase #PaidLeave & strengthen workplace protections was approved. #UnionYES @aft.org @psrp-aft.bsky.social @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social
Happy Birthday, @unionplus.bsky.social! They’re celebrating with their biggest #UnionsPowerAmerica sweepstakes ever. Enter by August 19th: unionplus.org/laborday #StrengthInUnity @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @psrp-aft.bsky.social @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aaup.org
A strong 4-yr #union contract that will #RaiseTheWage & more! Our #Newtown custodians’ approved agreement also improves #PaidLeave benefits, provides attendance bonus + creates new elementary school lead positions. #UnionYES @aft.org @psrp-aft.bsky.social @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social
Notching a big win for victims of #WorkplaceViolence; when #GovNedLamont signed strengthened workers' compensation protections into law #union leaders & activists who advocated for policy were there: aftct.org/2026/05/27/s... #CodeREDCT @aft.org @afthealthcare.bsky.social
Courageous caregivers in #MassNurses are walking the line for all of us; #Solidarity for these #union members who are demanding #PatientsBeforeProfits. #CodeREDCT @aft.org @afthealthcare.bsky.social
@unionplus.bsky.social's #UnionsPowerAmerica sweepstakes is featured benefit + highlights & upcoming events in latest "Inside #AFTCT;" ICYMI: bit.ly/July2026Insi... #StrengthInUnity @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @psrp-aft.bsky.social @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aaup.org
Stay safe as a #union activist. We’re hosting a basic safety course to keep members safe during direct action, protests, & #CivilDisobedience. Sign up: heyor.ca/CdrpOQ #StrengthInUnity @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @psrp-aft.bsky.social @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aaup.org
A big welcome to the #UnionFamily to our newest members! These #PublicEd, #HospitalStaff, #HigherEd and #CTStateWorkers chose #UnionYES. #Solidarity #BetterInAUnion @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @psrp-aft.bsky.social @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aaup.org
#SolidaritySummer is in full swing…& there are lots of events to help you get into the spirit...check out our calendar: aftct.org/event-calendar/ #StrengthInUnity @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @psrp-aft.bsky.social @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aaup.org
Janice Stauffer is a healthcare #union leader who puts members “at the absolute center of everything she does.” Nominate a deserving advocate in your workplace for a future feature: tinyurl.com/MeetTheActivistsAFTCT #UnionYES @aft.org @afthealthcare.bsky.social
Happening now: kicking off day #2 of @ctaflcio.bsky.social’s #CTLabor26 convention, engaging in #Election2026 to strengthen our #union movement & our democracy. #UnionYES @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @psrp-aft.bsky.social @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aaup.org @aflcio.org
