Thanks Ed Leavy

As we end June and enter July, I want to welcome David Hayes as the new Secretary/Treasurer of AFT Connecticut. David has served as President of the Bristol Federation of Teachers and an AFT Connecticut at large Vice President.

I also want to thank SVFT President Ed Leavy for the many years of service he gave while serving in this important role.
Secretary/Treasurer is one of the most demanding roles in the union movement. Serving as a state federation secretary/treasurer means you oversee the work of 90+ locals, including giving trainings and advice.
Ed has performed this role better than any of us could have asked.
I didn’t know Ed well before being elected to my current position. He has been an invaluable adviser to me. More than that, he has become my brother.
He will do well in his new role as AFT Connecticut Public Employee Division Vice President (as well as continue as SVFT president)

Most of all, I am grateful that he will continue to be an adviser, friend and brother.
Thanks Ed.