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SEIUCT

@seiuct

Service Employees International Union - CT State Council. 65,000 members strong. Many on the front lines of the Covid 19 Crisis.

Joined April 2020
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Our bill to level the playing field for workers by allowing strikers to access unemployment benefits has passed the Labor Committee! On to the House!
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In the final installment of his 3-part series, @CTMirrorKeith looks at how Connecticut’s fiscal guardrails could push state finances into crisis this spring. Read the story below: ctmirror.org/2024/01/30/ct-f…

CT constrained by fiscal guardrails as legislative session looms

A showdown foreseen by leaders of the Democratic majority could begin Feb. 7, when Gov. Ned Lamont proposes adjustments to the budget.

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“CT can & must do better to fix our upside-down tax structure that only benefits the ultra-wealthy,” said Rep. Kate Farrar. “…we need a more progressive tax structure for all of Connecticut’s residents & our economy to thrive.” ctmirror.org/2024/01/16/ct-i…
CT's tax system fairness ranks in bottom half of states, report finds

CT's tax system fairness ranks in bottom half of states, report finds

Though CT recently eased tax burdens on the poor and middle class, it ranks behind 29 other states in a key fairness metric, the ITEP found.

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FFCCT@ffcct3 Jan 2023
It's shameful that @CCMAdvocacy doesn't care about construction workers or their families. Here they are yet AGAIN pushing to exploit workers' labor and reduce their wages. What say you, @joedelongCCM? How about we see you work on a job site? hartfordbusiness.com/article…

CT Conference of Municipalities releases its 2023 legislative agenda

The Connecticut Conference of Municipalities is asking lawmakers for more funding for schools and municipalities among its 2023 agenda, which was released Tuesday. The 168-member municipal advocacy...

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Tell Gov. Lamont to keep his promise to essential workers by fully funding the CT Premium Pay Program and expanding it to include ALL essential workers! act.aflcio.org/letters/gov-l…

Gov. Lamont: Keep Your Promise to Essential Workers

Throughout the pandemic, our state's public health and public safety have depended heavily on the efforts of frontline workers. Long before PPE and vaccines were widely available, Gov. Lamont...

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Without the protection this law provides, workers seeking to form a union would again be frequently subjected to coercive #CaptiveAudience meetings. We will not go back. @ehawthorne3 @AFLCIO
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Congratulations to union member, Rep. @JahanaHayesCT, on her re-election! @AFSAUnion @ceanews @AFLCIO
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Polls are open until 8:00 PM today! #VOTE
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When they go low, we go DEEP. They can’t touch our groove as we #GOTV for #BidenHarris2020 and support #BlackLivesMatter  across Connecticut today! #MyVoteIsEssential – at Boston, MA
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Hartford commercial security officers can’t stop, won’t stop fighting for the contract they deserve! Essential workers who safeguard @Aetna @MetLife @Cigna @TheHartford should not go without healthcare, while their health insurance profits go up. 📈 #StandForSecurity
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Hartford commercial security officers are the backbone of our essential workforce and our communities. They cannot continue to go without healthcare during this pandemic, while @Aetna @CVSHealth profits go up 📶. Email [email protected] and #StandForSecurity today!
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At a "Black Workers and COVID" capitol stewardship forum with Pres. Kyle Bragg, @AlliedUniversal security officer at the @Aetna Stephanie Chisem talks about her union contract fight: "A health plan isn't a privilige or an accessory--it's essential." #ProtectAllWorkers @kyle32bj
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Although our security strike training has come to a close, we’re more pumped up than ever to go against the bosses! We will continue to fight for our 1st union contract, which will include livable wages & affordable health benefits! Stand with us: seiulocal32bj.salsalabs.org/…
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🚨Today, we interrupt your 4th of July plans to announce #Hartford commercial security officers are ready to strike! Concede to our demands: @AlliedUniversal @Securitas_Group @Secur_America! Sign our petition: bit.ly/Ready-To-Strike & follow our story using #StandForSecurity.
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The Connecticut @AFLCIO and @SEIU_CT State Council are calling on House Minority Leader @RepTKlarides to demand Rep. Fishbein's resignation for his monstrously stupid and racist tweet. Full letter here --> ctaflcio.org/news/afl-cio-se…
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unitedwaycfc.org/essential Please give a little or a lot. No matter what you hear PPE is still needed! #COVID19 #COVIDー19 #EssentialWorkers #essentialthanks #essentialservices #CT #Connecticut #SEIU
If you are looking for ways to help essential workers in CT get safety gear they need please donate. unitedwaycfc.org/ #Covid_19 #CT #Connecticut
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