Ed Hawthorne

President of the Connecticut AFL-CIO, Activist, Attorney, Girl dad, West Ham United, Buffalo Bills, and Red Sox supporter.

[IAM Union @IAM_Union]

IAM International President @IAMBrianBryant has been appointed Chair of the @AFLCIO Legislative and Policy Committee - helping lead the fight for stronger worker protections, higher wages, and retirement security.
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[Connecticut AFL-CIO @ConnAFLCIO]

This ceremony marks the 39th anniversary of the L'Ambiance Plaza collapse.

Due to faulty lift slab construction, 28 workers were crushed to death and 22 were injured.

Join us on April 23 at 11:30am to remember and pay tribute to the workers who died and those who were injured.

[Connecticut AFL-CIO @ConnAFLCIO]

BREAKING: Hair and Make-Up Artists employed by Distinct Artistry at ESPN have voted overwhelmingly in favor of unionizing with IATSE Local 798! @AFLCIO

[Connecticut AFL-CIO @ConnAFLCIO]

📣 We're hiring! 📣

The Connecticut AFL-CIO is seeking an experienced and strategic Political Director to lead our electoral efforts as we prepare for the 2026 elections!

[Union Jobs @UnionJob]

The Connecticut AFL-CIO seeks a Political Director to be based in Rocky Hill, CT. Details can be found at: https://t.co/Rjvb1AsyjS #1u #UnionStrong @ConnAFLCIO @AFLCIO

[Connecticut AFL-CIO @ConnAFLCIO]

Nearly a year ago, staff at Hearst Connecticut Media voted to form a union but management has been refusing to bargain.

Sign their petition and urge Hearst to come to the table!
https://t.co/qDpaAhw1CO

[Connecticut AFL-CIO @ConnAFLCIO]

Join the unions of the AFL-CIO as we honor those who have been hurt or lost their lives on the job.

The situation is dire: every single day, more than 380 workers die and over 8,600 are injured or fall ill due to preventable hazards.

📅 Mark your calendar: April 28 at 12:00pm

[Ed Hawthorne @ehawthorne3]

No one should be required to choose between a paycheck and their safety. For CTtransit drivers, assaults, pest infestations, and denied restroom breaks are daily realities not "what-ifs." It’s time for CT to step up. 📢 Support HB 5236 for statewide safety standards.

[Connecticut AFL-CIO @ConnAFLCIO]

It's 2026, and bus drivers in Connecticut still don't have reliable access to a restroom.

Some drivers are forced to wear DIAPERS just to get through their shift. This is not just inconvenient — it's inhumane.

Enough is enough. The Transportation Committee must pass HB 5236!

[Ed Hawthorne @ehawthorne3]

CT’s tax system is broken. We ask the most from those with the least, impacting our public schools & neighborhoods. Asking the ultra-wealthy to pay their fair share isn't "taking” it’s an investment our future. It's time to level the playing field. #Taxtherich

[Liz Shuler @LizShuler]

The SAVE Act is a dangerous overreach. It would make it harder for millions of eligible Americans to cast a ballot right before a critical midterm election. It’s intentional voter suppression, plain and simple.

[Connecticut AFL-CIO @ConnAFLCIO]

Proud to recognize and honor Colleen Carter for #BlackHistoryMonth! She's a longtime member and leader in AFSCME Council 4 and serves on our executive board. Congratulations, Colleen!

[Connecticut AFL-CIO @ConnAFLCIO]

Congratulations to our newly sworn in executive board members!

Rob Baril, SEIU District 1199 New England
Greg Schultz, Ironworkers Local 424

[UAW @UAW]

It’s an old trick the billionaires play, but it’s effective. Time and time again, the wealthy divide the masses over single issues as the rich walk away with the loot.

[AFSCME Council 4 @AFSCMECT4]

📣 Save the Date!
AFSCME Council 4 Lobby Day 2026 is happening on Wednesday, April 15 | 10 AM–2 PM at the State Capitol. Let’s stand together and remind lawmakers: the real power lies with workers!

[IAM Union @IAM_Union]

Great to hear from @ConnAFLCIO President Ed Hawthorne on the power of solidarity (and strikes!) and the importance of unions working together to win for working families.

[Connecticut AFL-CIO @ConnAFLCIO]

.@32BJSEIU: "It’s the first time that fast food workers in our state have been unionized, something we’d only seen in states like California or New York. So, this is a huge moment for us. This has been a half-decade-long fight for our members"
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[Liz Shuler @LizShuler]

Using AI to evaluate every decision a worker makes, on the court or on the job, raises serious privacy and power concerns. Unions give workers a seat at the table to decide how their data is used.

[AFL-CIO ✊ @AFLCIO]

Today marks one year of President Trump’s second term, and it’s been a year of rising costs.

Groceries, rent, energy bills — all going up with no end in sight.

President Trump: what happened to your promise to make America more affordable for working people?

[AFL-CIO ✊ @AFLCIO]

The Protect America’s Workforce Act has passed the House and is in the Senate!

It’s time for senators to fight for their state’s workers and their union rights.

Tell your senators: pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act! https://t.co/PA0wfR28Rd