Safe Staffing Bill Passes
A compromise version of the safe staffing bill we've been pushing this legislative session is on its way to Gov. Lamont!
UHP's Jozii Ruiz, a member of the AFT Latino Issues Task Force, has some news to report from the group's July 2022 meeting in Puerto Rico... and wait until you see what "La Familia" has done to support her reading project to benefit kids recovering from pediatric dentistry procedures!
Our clinical staff vacation request period is upon us, and with that comes a friendly reminder about our contract language on this process.
Please see this important message from AFT President Randi Weingarten and her leadership team. And happy Labor Day!
See this important update from SEBAC (State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition) about pandemic pay for state employees.
Please see this important update from AFT's health and safety team: "What AFT Members Need to Know to Protect Themselves From Polio."
For the first time since 2018, delegates from among the 1.7 members of American Federation of Teachers locals throughout the country assembled in person, including delegates from UHP, July 14-17 in Boston.