“Solidarity Summer March” at the Boom Box Parade

Members of all AFT Connecticut-affiliated unions and chapters are invited to join Willimantic area siblings to march in the annual “Boom Box Parade” — the region’s largest Independence Day celebration. 

We’re marching as a cohesive, unified group for a variety of unit-specific issues. 

The Windham Federation of Professional Nurses, AFT Local 5041 is marching to send the message to Hartford HealthCare (HHC) that members of the bargaining unit deserve a fair contract. 

UCPEA/AFT Local 3695, UConn-AAUP/AFT Local 6746 and CSU-AAUP/AFT Local 6745 members are marching to hold Governor Ned Lamont accountable to fully funding the state’s public colleges and universities.

Members are encouraged to wear their local union t-shirts and carry signs during the event, reinforcing our commitment to a united front when it comes to these issues and more.

We will be meeting to the left of the exit to Jillson Square. Look for the blue balloons and AFT Connecticut Flags. Our plan is to join the line-up behind the NAACP Windham/Willimantic CT Chapter.