Convention Theme
STRONG UNIONS STRONGER DEMOCRACY
Join your fellow union siblings at the Connecticut AFL-CIO’s Sixteenth Biennial Political Convention at the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale. Together, we will vote on political endorsements, prepare for the critical 2026 election season, participate in a wide range of workshops, and shape the future of our movement through resolutions.
Delegates will collectively consider endorsements for key federal races including all five U.S. House seats as well as statewide contests for Governor, constitutional offices, and every seat in the Connecticut General Assembly.
Featured Speakers
Delegates to the Connecticut AFL-CIO Political Convention will hear from two keynote speakers: AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler & IAM International President Brian Bryant!
Liz Shuler
Liz Shuler serves as the president of the national AFL-CIO
Brian Bryant
Brian Bryant serves as the International President of the IAM Union
Ed Hawthorne
Ed Hawthorne serves as the President of the Connecticut AFL-CIO
DAY 01
Political Strategy & Plenary Session
Kick off the convention with keynote remarks from AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and IAM Union International President Brian Bryant, an outline of our political roadmap for the upcoming election cycle, workshops, and interviewing candidates for Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General.
DAY 02
Endorsement Votes & Take Action
Engage in deep-dive discussions on worker-focused legislation, policy advocacy, and the critical issues facing Connecticut's working families. We will recognize elected officials who have gone above and beyond for working people and prepare for the critical election season ahead. Importantly, delegates will vote on possible endorsements.