On the anniversary of 9/11 this year, there are many people we need to honor in our minds and hearts: those who perished, those who responded, those who lost loved ones, and those who lived through it. The day left an indelible mark on all who experienced it in any way. It was a traumatic …
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Thanks for the support!
We want to extend our thanks to all of the members of the HFT and their families who came out over the holiday weekend to celebrate Organized Labor Night and the Labor Day Weekend. Together we are strong!
Happy Labor Day! Organized Labor Night at the Yard Goats!
Happy Labor Day! What an AWESOME time celebrating ORGANIZED LABOR with our HFT Sisters and Brothers at Organized Labor Night, Saturday, September 4, with the Hartford Yard Goats! A fun FAMILY night of baseball and collegiality, ending with a fabulous FIREWORKS show. Although the Goats took a tough loss to the Fightin’ Phils, this was …
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Walk Against Hunger – Saturday, September 18!
Walk Against Hunger We CAN and we WILL make a difference right here in Hartford. Join your HFT sisters and brothers in this year’s Walk Against Hunger. Last year’s walk raised over $300,000, and Foodshare served over 545,000 hungry people. Scan the QR code or click the button to download the flyer. Individuals, families, or …
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Freedom to THRIVE Rally!
Freedom to Thrive RALLY! September 21, 4:30pm, Weaver High School Join us at the Board of Education meeting on September 21 4:30pm Weaver High School. We’re rallying for: Middle-Class Salary Affordable Health Insurance Safe Work Environments Access to Expanded Professional Growth A Voice in Decision-Making and Upward Career Mobility. Join us, and share the flyer …
Organized Labor Night!
Join us on Saturday, September 4 at the Yard Goats for Organized Labor Night! Get your tickets HERE
TEACHERS are the Solution our Students NEED
Carol Gale spoke to the Board of Ed in their last public session, advocating for more opportunities for Hartford’s students. A disproportionate amount of the ESSER funds were allocated for Central Office personnel, rather than allocating that money to STUDENTS. Here is what she shared: The Hartford Board of Education approves many outside contracts for …
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Letter to Board of Ed Regarding LincSpring
HFT President Carol Gale wrote to the Harford Board of Education about the many concerns expressed by HFT members regarding LincSpring. She also spoke to the board directly. Here is her letter: Dear members of the Hartford Board of Education, I feel compelled to write you after having witnessed last night’s Board of Education meeting. …
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Organized Labor Night at Hartford Yard Goats! Saturday, September 4th!
Join the Yard Goats for the annual Organized Labor Night as they look to show their appreciation to all those who work in our country’s unions. The Yard Goats would like to celebrate the history and contributions these workers have made. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH | GATES OPEN AT 4:30 PM | GAME …
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