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The Union Wire is the newsletter of the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association.



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The Labor Movement hasn’t always been inclusive, yet the Black community has, and continues to lead the way for worker rights. In recognition of Black History Month, please take some time to learn about Black labor leaders past and present.

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On Thursday, February 19, UCPEA members were approached by undergraduate students who are organizing an "ICE OUT of UConn" petition that they intend to present to the Board of Trustees.
 
The students asked UCPEA to share their petition with the membership: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/ice-out-of-uconn. As of Friday, February 20, it had collected approximately 1,900 signatures.
 
If you are interested in getting involved in UCPEA’s community organizing around these issues, email Nishelli Ahmed at socialjustice@ucpea.org
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AI Café for All: New Discussion Series
AI Café for All is an easy, 50-minute conversation space for UConn students, staff, and faculty to practice critical thinking, share perspectives, and learn together as AI becomes part of our work and learning environments. 
 
No prior AI experience is required; curiosity is enough. Co-sponsored by the UConn Humanities Institute
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Come talk to the members of the UCPEA Executive Board and UCPEA Contract Action Team about the current state of the union, our contract, and planned actions in the near future!

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The Appropriations Committee will be holding a public hearing next Thursday, February 19th on the Governor's Adjusted State Budget ending on June 30, 2027 specifically on Higher Education starting at 5pm. Join us February 19 at Higher Education Union Press Conference, or listen in on the public hearing on the Governor's Adjusted State Budget. 

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Minnesota communities continue to experience disruptions connected to the enforcement activity. Businesses have closed and school attendance has dropped significantly, as many students are missing school out of fear. There are also renewed concerns about public safety following a car chase that led to a multi-car accident, and federal agents have continued in their attempts to quiet dissent by arresting seven protestors and 2 reporters after a recent protest in Minneapolis.

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2026 Scholarship Essay Contest

The Connecticut AFL-CIO Health and Safety Committee is excited to announce the return of our Scholarship Essay Contest for high school seniors in Connecticut! This contest invites students to thoughtfully explore the real world impact of workplace hazards on workers and their families. 

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UConn Runs on Unions spoof logo

Ask questions, hear the latest contract negotiations updates from the UCPEA Contract Action Team (CAT), and help us fill 36 seats by signing up as an observer.

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crowds protest during the 2026 January Minneapolis General Strike

The Minneapolis General Strike took place on January 23rd across the US. It was a large-scale labor stoppage and protest in opposition to expanded federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations and the administration’s mass deportation policies. Labor unions, community organizations, and faith leaders called for this general strike, making it the first general strike in the US in 80 years.

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Citizen Oil Co-op logo overtop an image of happy neighbors group hugging

Citizen's Oil Co-op has been helping members save on their energy needs for over 30 years. Members save on heating oil and propane with full-service companies offering 24/7 emergency services, budget billing, automatic delivery, and service contracts.

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