Faculty and support staff at several public and private higher education institutions across Connecticut are members of AFT Connecticut-affiliated unions. These educators hold a variety of positions in their institutions, ranging from full-time, part-time or adjunct faculty to research, clerical, administrative, security staff and more. Though each may have unique concerns and needs, they share goals of promoting academic and institutional excellence and securing the rights and respect they deserve as higher education professionals.
In 2022, several local chapters of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) joined our state federation’s labor family when their national union affiliated with AFT. Together, we work hand-in-hand to protect academic freedom on campuses and to unify the faculty voice for greater strength at the Connecticut General Assembly.
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Higher Education News
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Opening Pathways for a Debt-Free Future
For months, union members have been advocating for a legislative proposal to expand tuition-free access for students seeking higher education learning opportunities. In a recently published op-ed, AFT Connecticut-affiliated CSU-AAUP President Louise Williams (speaking, in photo above) called on lawmakers to embrace the initiative. She urged support for a bill to extend the popular Mary…
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Urging Action to Combat Inequalities and Improve Lives
Congress and the White House are poised to push another round of federal tax breaks for big business that would be borne on the backs of working people. The secretary of our AFT Connecticut-affiliated CSU-AAUP called on state elected leaders to act locally in order to mitigate the harm to fellow residents. In a recently…
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Safeguarding Against Painful Federal Cuts
Working people face significant obstacles to achieving a better life if anticipated policies pushed by the new administration in the White House materialize. In a recently published letter to the editor, the former president of our AFT Connecticut-affiliated CSU-AAUP proposed a bold policy plan of action in 2025 to shield fellow Nutmeggers. Dave Walsh (speaking…
