UHP Scholarships
Scholarships are available for our members, their high school dependents, and their college dependents. Apply by Friday, March 5, at 5 p.m. Questions? Email uhpscholarships@gmail.com.
Don't Let UConn Health 'Get Carved up and Sold Off'
That's the message from UHP President Bill Garrity to the legislature's Higher Education Committee.
2019 Officers, Delegates Uncontested
We recieved a single nominee for each of the four elected officer positions:
- VP Tier I: Ray Bennettson (Returning officer)
- VP Tier II: Doug Kingsbury (Returning officer)
- VP Community Outreach: Trisha Faraday (Returning officer)
- Chief Steward: Jean Morningstar
Public Sector Union Bills Introduced
- HB 6926 requires public employers to provide employee lists to the exclusive bargaining agent at least once per calendar quarter.
- HB 6930 requires public employers to provide unions access to new employee orientations so the union can inform new hires of their rights, responsibilities and the role of the union and the benefits provided.
- HB 6935 requires public employers to consult with the union before issuing mass employee communications regarding their rights to either join or support a union.
- HB 6936 requires public employers to honor the terms of the authorization process for employee payroll deductions for union dues.
Learn more in this report from the CT AFL-CIO.
Scholarship Success Story
UHP scholarship funds helped member Sabine Donato Dabady return to school for her BSN, and last year she earned her MSN in the adult gerontology nurse practitioner program at Western Connecticut State University.
UHP Supports 2018 ULA Toy Drive
Thanks to our members for donating dozens of toys to support the United Labor Agency's annual holiday toy drive this year!
Blue State, Ned’s State
Labor Helps Turn out the Vote to Elect Lamont Governor and Fight off ‘Right to Work’ Agenda
How did the labor-endorsed candidates fair?
2018_election_results_aft_ct.pdf