Gun Control on the Agenda
Gun control advocates are demanding
action by the State Legislature to stop the flow of guns into our
communities and for gun safety. In opposition, gun manufacturers and
the NRA are spending large sums to lobby against any measures for
safety and regulation.
After the shooting spree in Newtown,
the Connecticut AFL-CIO issued a statement concluding:
"In time of tragedy, the union
movement often turns to a statement by Mother Jones who said 'mourn
for the dead and fight for the living.' Today, as we mourn for the
dead in these very dark days, we must also pledge to fight for the
living. We need to work together for a nation where people can live
without fear of random and senseless violence, where workplaces are
safe from danger so all workers can go home to their families at the
end of a work day, and where children can go to school to learn and
grow."
The statement pays tribute to all the
union members who lost their lives or put their lives at stake during
the tragedy including the teachers and principal, the custodians,
nurses, office workers, police, fire and dispatchers, saying"The
outpouring of support around the world gives hope that what happened
in Newtown has galvanized us to put an end to senseless violence that
has taken the lives of countless victims throughout this country on
an almost daily basis."
On February 14 at 11 am a state-wide March for Change to demand safe gun laws in Connecticut will be held at the state capitol. Information is available at marchforchange.org
A
public hearing about gun
safety and gun policy will
be held Monday,
January 28, at 10:00 am in the CT Legislative Office
Building Room 2C. School safety will be the topic of a hearing at
9:30 am on January 25. Mental health will be discussed at a hearing
at 10:00 am on January 29.
