Photo Albums

2009 Labor Honor Roll Recognition Ceremony

Sol Ushery and Art Guimond are honored for their contributions to the Labor Movement in the Greater Hartford area.

WORKERS' MEMORIAL - BUSHNELL PARK, HARTFORD, CT

"This monument is dedicated to the working men and women of Connecticut who are injured or killed on the job. It is our hope that the memorial will give comfort to those who mourn for their loved ones and will mark our commitment to fighting to improve health and safety laws to protect workers," said CT AFL-CIO President John Olsen at a groundbreaking ceremony held in April, 2009.

HEALTH CARE RALLIES

Here are some shots taken at various rallies during autumn 2009...

September 22, 2009 Demo for a Public Option in Healthcare

Hundreds of workers, advocates, and consumers joined Connecticut Health Care for America Now partners to protest outside Aetna's headquarters in Hartford on September 22, 2009. The crowd- including delegates, members and officers of the Greater Hartford Labor Council- demanded to see the company’s CEO to ask him to sign a pledge in support of reforming the industry. The demonstration was one of dozens held across the country the same day to declare, "Big Insurance: Sick of It."

CT First District U.S. Congressman John Larson Visits

CT First District U.S. Congressman John Larson met with Greater Hartford Labor Council delegates and Executive Board members April 3, 2009 for a lengthy discussion on a variety of labor-related issues. The Congressman was very supportive.

Turn Around America -- AFL-CIO Northeast Regional Conference March 10-11, 2009, Silver Spring, MD

The Employee Free Choice Act and President Obama's economic stimulus package were the hot topics as the Greater Hartford Central Labor Council had six delegates participating.

2008 Labor Honor Roll Recognition Ceremony

On November 5, 2008 six Labor leaders from the Greater Hartford area received recognition for their outstanding contributions to the Greater Hartford Labor Movement. Honorees were Danny Perez, Bob Martin, Merrilee Milstein, Judy Warfield, Bill O'Brien, and Dik Days.

Northeast Regional Conference - Central Labor Councils, Silver Spring, MD, March 2008

Several members of the Greater Hartford Central Labor Council attended the conference to receive training and education at the AFL-CIO's National Labor College. Click on headline to see photos.