February 2020 "AFT in Action"

AFT Connecticut President Jan Hochadel and Council 4 AFSCME Executive Director Jody Barr team up once again to co-host the latest episode in the state federation's podcast series. Their discussion is focused on the 2020 U.S. Census — and why a complete count is so important to union members and the public they serve. Their guest is Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz, who co-chairs the statewide Complete Count Committee for the Census. She answers union members' questions on the stakes in this once-in-a-decade effort and their role as trusted voices in communities where effective outreach is vital. AFT Connecticut's podcasts serve to provide a deeper dive into issues impacting members and the wider labor movement as part of the state federation’s engagement and communications programs. Members are invited to send e-mail with their feedback as well as any questions and suggested topics for future episodes. * Additionally, members can leave a message with their comments to be played on future episodes by dialing (860) 257-9782 and asking for extension 116. * Breaking news, event announcements, and urgent actions are also posted at the union’s Twitter feed, Facebook page and website. * Be sure to include your full name, local union and employer.