WHEREAS, the outcome of the 2026 elections for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of the State, State Treasurer, State Comptroller, U.S. House of Representatives and the Connecticut General Assembly will determine if and how the economic and policy priorities of working people will be effectively addressed, and WHEREAS, the Connecticut AFL-CIO’s labor-to-labor political program has proven to be effective in mobilizing union households to vote in such l

WHEREAS, Senator Jan Hochadel has dedicated her career to advancing the rights, dignity, and economic security of working people as an educator, labor leader, and public servant, and WHEREAS, Senator Jan Hochadel dutifully serves as President of the American Federation of Teachers Connecticut, providing strong leadership to one of Connecticut’s largest and most diverse labor organizations, representing educators, paraeducators, school-related personnel, healthcare professiona

WHEREAS, Representative Manny Sanchez has served as a tireless advocate for Connecticut’s working people and has consistently stood with organized labor in the fight for workplace justice, economic security, and dignity on the job, and WHEREAS, as Co-Chair of the Labor and Public Employees Committee during the 2026 legislative session, Representative Sanchez played a leading role in advancing legislation that delivered meaningful improvements to the lives of working people ac

WHEREAS, in light of recent events, the importance of civility and respectful dialogue cannot be overstated in addressing sensitive and complex issues related to race, which are essential for fostering understanding, empathy, and solidarity, and WHEREAS, creating an environment of mutual respect and understanding is crucial for creating inclusive and equitable communities and a stronger labor movement, including: Respecting the diverse perspectives and experiences of those fr

WHEREAS, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies are rapidly transforming workplaces across Connecticut’s public and private sectors, affecting how workers are hired, supervised, evaluated, scheduled, and disciplined, and WHEREAS, technological innovation can improve productivity, workplace safety, public services, and economic opportunity when developed and deployed with meaningful worker participation and oversight, and WHEREAS, workers possess unique expert

WHEREAS, working people deserve elected representatives who understand the challenges facing workers, families, retirees, and communities because they have experienced those challenges firsthand, and WHEREAS, union members bring valuable experience, leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to public service that make them uniquely qualified to serve in elected office, and WHEREAS, labor-backed candidates and union members serving in public office have pl

WHEREAS private equity firms have bought their way into nearly every corner of American life, today owning or controlling hospitals, child care centers, nursing homes, rental housing, retail chains, and workplaces across every sector, with the industry now controlling more than $11 trillion in assets and employing roughly one out of every twelve American workers, meaning a few thousand Wall Street executives now hold power over the jobs, paychecks, and working conditions of m