Faculty and support staff at several public and private higher education institutions across Connecticut are members of AFT Connecticut-affiliated unions and chapters. 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.
Learn more about AAUP’s affiliation with AFT.
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Higher Education News
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Securing Full Compensation for Injury Due to Workplace Assault
A major legislative priority for union members came to fruition during the 2026 session of the Connecticut General Assembly. Moving forward, any healthcare or education professional assaulted in the line of duty will be guaranteed full wage replacement. Following months of testimony at legislative hearings and targeted advocacy with lawmakers, labor activists secured bipartisan support…
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Recruiting, Retaining and Reinvesting in the Workforce
Lighting a fire under the state’s largest employer requires a deliberate strategy and an engaged membership. This latest collective bargaining report highlights the gains made by nine AFT Connecticut-affiliated public employee unions and chapters. It is a blueprint for how tens of thousands of working people can win a better future – a model adaptable…
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Uniting to “Protect Our Kids and Communities”
Union leaders, school officials, and administrators are sounding a collective alarm: state and federal cuts are pushing public education to the brink. Late last month, members of AFT Connecticut affiliates gathered in Hartford for the 2026 CT Education Issues Summit to demand the investment and protections our students and educators deserve. The January 28 event…
