News

Share This

Town hall features vaccine experts to address members’ questions

As COVID-19 cases surge to record highs nearly every day in the United States, the possibility of a COVID-19 vaccine that would be available as soon as the end of this year has sparked both hope and concern. To answer questions and address concerns of union members surrounding the development of a vaccine, three of the nation’s leading experts on vaccines took part in a virtual town hall on Dec. 2, sponsored by the AFT; the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees; and the Service Employees International Union. 

more

Finally—it’s President-elect Biden

Patience—counseled by former Vice President Joe Biden all election week as Americans waited for votes to be counted—finally paid off Nov. 7, four days after Election Day, when Biden won in Pennsylvania and gained enough Electoral College votes to acquire a new title: president-elect. AFT President Randi Weingarten says the union’s leaders and members “can’t wait to get started” on the work ahead “with an administration that will embrace and fight for the values we hold dear.”

more

Election 2020: AFT CT Endorsements

AFT Connecticut endorses candidates in most of the state legislative races and all five Congressional races.

The endorsements are the result of a vetting process by the AFT Connecticut's Legislative/Political Action Commitee (LPAC), which makes recommentations to the AFT Connecticut Executive Committee's Committee on Political Education (COPE).

ADDED 10/16: See a flyer of the AFT CT priority races (and their AFT CT coordinators) and the election volunteer form to get involved!  

UHP Office Now in Suite 109

We are now in our new office space, still in the Exchange but now in Suite 109.

The phone number (860-676-8444) and mail code (6335) remain the same.

 

more

2020 Nightingale Nurses

Congratulations to the five UHP members who have been honored with 2020 Nightingale Awards for Nursing Excellence!

 

more