Press Releases

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Recent Releases
(Note: this list does not include releases or press statements issued by the AFT National communications department)
application/pdf iconFeb. 2, 2022: Teachers and School Personnel Support Masks for All to Protect Students and Staff
application/pdf iconJan. 11, 2022: Educators' Survey Finds "We Need to Be Doing Better" to Protect Student, Staff Health and Safety
application/pdf iconOct. 1, 2021: Frontline Public Service Employees Request Extension of Vaccine Compliance Deadline for State Workforce
application/pdf iconAug. 20, 2021: Educators and Support Staff Respond to School Employee Vaccine Mandate Order
application/pdf iconFeb. 22, 2021: Parallel Vaccination Plan will Provide Benefit to Our School Communities
application/pdf iconJan. 12, 2021: BOE Union Coalition Calls on Governor to Create Uniform Policy for Managing COVID-19 Quarantines in Schools
application/pdf iconDec. 28, 2020: New Survey of CEA and AFT CT Teachers Shows Huge Concerns Regarding Equity and Safety
application/pdf iconDec. 22, 2020: AFT on Nomination of Dr. Miguel Cardona as Education Secretary
application/pdf iconDec 10, 2020: BOE Union Coalition Leaders Present Petitions to the Gov. the "Safe and Successful Schools Now" Recommendations
application/pdf iconNov. 23, 2020: As COVID-19 Cases Spike, Education Community Urges State to Shift to All Remote Learning Unless Stronger Protect
application/pdf iconOct. 22, 2020: Backus Hospital Nurses Secure New Contract that Ensures "Great Quality Care" for Region
application/pdf iconSep.16, 2020: Students, School Staff and Families at Risk Due to Lack of State Policy Following COVID-19 Outbreaks
application/pdf iconJul. 30, 2020: Educators Take to the Streets in Coordinated "Safety First" Car Caravan Rallies
application/pdf iconJun. 29, 2020: Connecticut's Students, their Families and Educators Need a Lifeline, Not an Anchor
application/pdf iconJun. 25, 2020: New "Back-To-School" Plan Needs More Specifics - Raises Serious Health, Safety Concerns
application/pdf iconJun. 3, 2020: Comments on Protests for Justice Following Murder of George Floyd
application/pdf iconFeb. 19, 2020: Anxiety and Trauma Top Challenges Facing Students, Survey Finds
application/pdf iconDec. 12, 2019: CSCU Faculty and Professional Unions Issue a Statement of Unity Opposing Consolidation Efforts