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All working people are better off when they belong to a union with their colleagues. Click here to send email or call (860) 257-9782 today to learn how you can be part of our growing AFT Connecticut labor family.
The U & I in Union
Click here to learn more about how members are building on the strength of the "U & I in Union" at our labor crossroads to defend hard-won rights and freedoms.
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Staff Directory
AFT CT Union Office
Address: 35 Marshall Road, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Phone: (860) 257-9782
Toll Free: (888) 398-3373
Fax: (860) 257-8214
Stuart Savelkoul, Chief of Staff, x106
Stephanie Burnham, Chief Financial Officer, x116 (no voicemail)
Communications
Matt O'Connor, Communications Coordinator, x146, (Cell) 860-221-5696
Rosemary Picarelli, Communications Associate
Neal Thomassen, Communications Tech Specialist, x148
Political
Teri Merisotis, Legislative Advocate, x117
Jim Vigue, Legislative Advocate x104
Field Representatives
Bob Cerritelli, Field Representative, x113
Daniel Durant, Organizer, x131
Liz Guerra, Field Representative, x105
Terry Meadows, Field Representative, x139
Mike Ozga, Field Representative, x114
Logan Place, Field Representative
Mary Richardson, Field Representative, x112
Ben Wenograd, Field Representative, x110
Organizing
Eric Borlaug, Director of Organizing, x145
Mike Barry, Organizer
William Burstein, Organizer
Clara Cieniawski, Organizer
Nickimmy Hayes, Organizer, x134
Shane Lancer, Field Representative, x103
Ed Leavy, Organizer
Tyler Mitchell, Organizer
Caid Murray, Organizer, x138
Jasmine Vendredi, Organizer, x144
Professional Development
Jennifer Benevento, Prof. Issues & Development Coordinator, x132
Support
Jane Benoit, Financial Assistant, x102
Nicole Conti, Receptionist/Office Support Staff, x304
Kristine Metcalf, Office Support Staff, x101
Anna Mowrey, Office Support Staff, x147
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The governor has offered an inferior hazard pay plan for state employees and legislative leaders have failed to include an alternative in their budget proposals. Click here to tell elected leaders to respect essential workers' risk and sacrifice during the pandemic.
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