I think every shop steward should be training someone else and that person can be training someone else too.

~ Maurice Thomas, 32BJ Member, DC/VA/MD

Latest Political Issues in 32BJ Connecticut

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The American Dream

Three 32BJ members talk about what the American Dream means to them and why they are fighting for immigration reform.

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Immigration Reform: What’s Next?

A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators have introduced an immigration reform bill this week. What’s in the bill, and what are our next steps?

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Taking Action on Immigration

Across the country, we are putting pressure on Congress for commonsense immigration reform.

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Why Immigration Reform Matters

Today’s broken immigration system hurts all workers. We must make sure that all workers can work out of the shadows and share in the wealth they help create with their hard work.

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Why Politics Matter / The American Dream Fund

Whether it’s workplace rights, immigration, healthcare or education, the decisions politicians make affect every aspect of our lives. We need to work together to elect leaders who have the best interests of working families at the top of their agenda. If we don’t, the elections and issues are won by corporations and the rich, who have unlimited resources to influence the political process.

How do we win?

Thousands of us contribute to the American Dream Fund (our PAC or Political Action Committee) to support our goals of electing public officials who care about working families and passing laws that help ensure fairness and opportunity for all. 32BJ members also talk to co-workers at the workplace, make phone calls and knock on doors, to build awareness about issues and mobilize people to vote. And we build alliances with community partners to strengthen our voice on the issues that affect working families. Contribute to the American Dream Fund!

Political Updates

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Dozens in Stamford to Rally in Support of a Path to Citizenship
Stamford – In celebration of Flag Day, 32BJ members, immigrant workers and their supporters will rally outside the Stamford Government Center tomorrow to thank Connecticut’s congressional delegation for their continuous support of immigration reform. 32BJ... Read More »
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The American Dream
Three 32BJ members talk about what the American Dream means to them and why they are fighting for immigration reform. Read More »
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State Senate Passes TRUST Act Unanimously
A unanimous vote in the State Senate today passed the Transparency and Responsibility Using State Tools (TRUST) Act, making Connecticut the first state in the nation to formally limit its participation in the federal... Read More »
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32BJ Applauds CT State Legislature for Voting to Raise the Minimum Wage
“With the worst recession in a generation still being felt across the country, the State House and Senate votes to raise the minimum wage will get our state economy moving again and help thousands... Read More »
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State House Vote Passes TRUST Act Unanimously
The State House today voted unanimously to take a step toward greater trust between Connecticut’s immigrant communities and local law enforcement, advancing the Transparency and Responsibility Using State Tools (TRUST) Act to the... Read More »
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Low-Wage Workers in Washington to Bring Immigration Reform to Life for Lawmakers
As Congress finalizes sweeping immigration reform, a dozen janitors and security officers from up and down the east coast, including Connecticut, will be sharing their personal experiences with lawmakers over the next few weeks... Read More »
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Connecticut TRUST Act Passes Public Safety Committee, on to State House Vote
The state legislature’s Public Safety Committee today voted 13 to 7 to take a step toward greater trust between Connecticut’s immigrant communities and local law enforcement, advancing the Transparency and Responsibility Using State Tools... Read More »
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Immigration Reform: What’s Next?
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators have introduced an immigration reform bill this week. What's in the bill, and what are our next steps? Read More »
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Connecticut Trust Act Passes Committee, On To State House Vote
The state legislature’s Joint Committee on Judiciary yesterday voted 33 to 11 to take a step toward greater trust between Connecticut’s immigrant communities and local law enforcement, advancing the Transparency and Responsibility Using... Read More »
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City Rallies Behind Immigration
Cries for change echoed from Beinecke Plaza to the New Haven Green Tuesday as hundreds rallied across New Haven for comprehensive immigration reform. Read More »