The Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs proudly thanks Attorney General William Tong for his courageous leadership in defending environmental justice, climate investments, and the
Part of CRCJ’s Community Resilience Planning Workshop Series Tonight, the Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs (CRCJ) hosts a virtual Community Resilience Planning Mutual Aid
“This legislation is about power, not just paychecks. Supporting workers on strike—especially those in under-resourced communities—is essential to protecting the right to organize and ensuring working people have a fair shot. When we stand with workers, we strengthen the backbone of our economy.” – Aziz Dehkan, Executive Director Of The Connecticut Roundtable On Climate And Jobs
Major 2025 Legislative Win: HB 5004 Passes in Connecticut HB5004 – AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY
The 2025 Connecticut legislative session is a wrap—and thanks to your advocacy, we’re celebrating major victories for climate, labor, and justice. From passing bills that strengthen state climate planning to protecting clean energy programs and advancing workers’ rights, this year’s wins are a testament to the power of collective action. Read on for a full recap of the bills we fought for, what passed, and where we go from here.
On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, a powerful coalition of students, transit riders, community organizers, and advocates gathered at the Connecticut State Capitol to demand fare-free
Connecticut students and veterans deserve a better ride. Connecticut Roundtable On Climate And Jobs is partnering with Save the Sound, Connecticut Renews, Conservation Law Foundations,
In a deeply troubling decision, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has terminated $60 million in funding for the Environmental Justice for New England (EJforNE) program.
On May 5, more than 3,000 union machinists from IAM Locals 700 (Middletown) and 1746 (East Hartford) began a strike against aerospace giant Pratt &
On Sunday, more than 3,000 machinists from IAM Local 1746 in East Hartford and Local 700 in Middletown voted overwhelmingly to reject management’s “last, best,
We are living in a moment of deep uncertainty. Federal rollbacks on critical environmental and social justice protections are threatening the progress our movements have
Thursday, May 1, 2025 is May Day—International Workers’ Day—a global celebration of the working class and a moment to recognize the power of collective action.
Why Connecticut Must Act Now to Protect Workers from Federal RollbacksApril 30, 2025 As working people across the country brace for another wave of anti-labor
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Contacts: Sydney Barnwell-860.994.0550, Jay Stange-917.601.3165, Melinda Tuhus-203.623.2186 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 31, 2025 Connecticut Comes Together For Transit Equity Day 2025: A Call For World-Class
Contacts: Sydney Barnwell-860.994.0550, Jay Stange-917.601.3165, Melinda Tuhus-203.623.2186 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 30, 2025 Connecticut Comes Together For Transit Equity Day 2025: A Call For World-Class
We are thrilled to announce that the Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program’s Environmental Justice for New England Request for Proposals (RFP) is officially live. This groundbreaking initiative will
Unions Release Plan for Southern New England to Build a Thriving, Worker-Centered Offshore Wind Industry Today, Climate Jobs coalitions in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut
“I am thrilled that the CRCJ has been selected to continue their critical work combating climate change under this EPA program. CRCJ has the resources and connections to ensure that federal funding effectively addresses the disproportionate impact of pollution on our underserved neighborhoods. I will continue working with CRCJ by fighting to deliver investments for environmental justice in Connecticut.” – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal
With the election season behind us and a new term ahead, the Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs (CRCJ) is calling on advocates, allies, and
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