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!
It didn't take quite as long as our contract, but we have a settlement for our grievance over how some of our members were (not) compensated for working during the snowstorm of Feb. 1, 2021.
Our elected officials have spoken, and our contract is approved! Please see this important message from our Negotiations Team for more details.
First Vice President for Collective Bargaining
Shawn Brown: 600 votes
Gloria Valentino: 456 votes
Recording Secretary
Summer Lambert: 604 votes
Kimberly Ericson: 428 votes
Vice President for Tier I (salaried) Employees
Ray Bennettson: 607 votes
Quamanic St. Pierre: 420 votes
Congratulations to those members nominated to represent UHP as delegates to conventions or labor groups! All listed have accepted their nomination. Thank you to all who are stepping up to get involved!
Our membership overwhelmingly ratified our proposed contract. The margin was 1,377 in favor, 20 against, a nearly 99% acceptance. Voter turnout was nearly 55%. The contract still needs approval at the state legislature before its May adjournment before it becomes official.
The memorandum of agreement (MOA) with UConn Heatlh creating incentives to cover open nursing shifts has been extended to March 24, 2022.