Tenant organizing has played a critical role in advancing housing protections and strengthening communities across Connecticut. This iForum explored the lessons learned, challenges faced, and victories achieved through tenant organizing, and examined how these efforts continue to shape policy priorities and advance protections for the 33% of Connecticut residents who rent.
Featuring leaders from the Connecticut Tenants Union and other housing advocates, the discussion highlighted how collective action has influenced housing policy across the state and why tenant organizing remains a powerful tool for advancing stable, healthy, and affordable communities.
Participants learned about:
- The history and evolution of tenant organizing in Connecticut
- How the Connecticut Tenants Union is organizing across different communities today
- Ways individuals and organizations can engage constructively in tenant-led advocacy
Watch the recording to learn more about the power of tenant organizing and its role in creating stronger communities across Connecticut.