University Health Professionals Local 3837

Union-Made In America Holiday Gift Ideas

It's not too late yet to find that perfect holiday gift that carries a union label and is made in America!

Public Servants for the Public Good

Our health care providers -- and all of us who do our jobs so they can do theirs -- help Connecticut weather this public health crisis.

Thank You

This sign on Route 4 in Farmington says it all. Stay safe, everyone!

Lamont Thanks Us

Governor Lamont took part in a video public service announcement to acknowledge the contributions of public employees on the front lines for this ongoing public health crisis.

Recently our Jean Castagno (far right), a clinical office assistant in dermatology, was part of a group of union activists who went to Helena, Montana, to work with the newly merged Montana Federation of Public Employees (MFPE). It was part of AFT’s Member Organizing Institute (MOI) program. Here's what she had to say about it:

UHP President Bill Garrity is among the union leaders who went before the Government Administration and Elections Committee March 25 to speak against SB 878 a bill that would make it easier for the state to enter into public-private partnerships.

Five Special elections were held Feb. 26 to fill three Senate and two House vacancies created when incumbent lawmakers resigned to accept positions in Gov. Lamont's administration.

"I would ask for your help to make sure you do not carve up part of the state’s flagship university. Do not destroy the only public hospital in the state. We treat many underserved patients, we treat people with conditions that are not profitable."

President Bill Garrity to the UConn Health board of directors March 4, 2019