Stand Up for Safe Staffing
Have you spoken with your lawmakers yet?
Testify!
Three UHP members were among those from the UConn Health Labor Coalition who tesified before the Appropriations Committee Feb. 18, in a continuing effort to advocate for investment in UConn Health as a public asset.
Get Involved, Join a Committee
Wanted: Members in patient-care positions to represent UHP on the UConn Health Employee Safety and Health Committee (informally known as the worker's comp committee)
We are always looking for members who step up their involvement by joining a UHP committee or by representing UHP on UConn Health or affiliate committees. Find a committee that interests you and get in touch with the appropriate contact person -- Active members grow our union's power!
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2020 Call for Nominations
See the results from the 2020 call for nominations.
Labor Day 2020
Read this Labor Day message from AFT President Randi Weingerten.
Fast and Loose With Our Contract
UHP leadership recently posted an update on a decision by management to start bringing in nurses at the CN3 level, in what we believe to be in clear violation of our contract.
UPDATE (Jan. 24): We had our Step 2 grievance hearing this morning, argued by President Bill Garrity, 1st VP Ivonne Hamm, Chief Steward Jean Morningstar, and junior steward Gloria Valentino (CN2).
Q&A on 2022 Retirement Changes
Are you considering retiring in the next few years? Here's an updated document from SEBAC outlining the changes in retiree benefits that take effect July 1, 2022.
Plus, an additional resource from SEBAC and AFT CT's Ed Leavey