Reflections From PIC Health Care
Connie Simons shares her thoughts on her first AFT Professional Issues Conference for health care, Nov. 11-13 in Chicago.
News
Elizabeth Figueroa Elected VP Membership Activities
Elizabeth Figueroa edges Shaneé Reid by a narrow margin in one of the closest elections in UHP history.
Market Adjustment for Radiology
UHP and UConn Health management reach an agreement to bring radiology staff salaries more in line with the market. President Bill Garrity explains.
(Updated with years of experience and corresponding steps for diagnostic techs)
Pandemic Pay Update for SEBAC Members
SEBAC announces we're going to arbitration.
Meet the Candidates for VP for Membership Activities
Two members are running for the position of Vice President for Membership activities:
Online balloting is Oct. 31 through Nov. 4, with absentee ballots available by appointment the week before.
A candidates' meet-and-greet is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the main building cafeteria.
Member Jozii Ruiz's Book Initiative Backed by AFT's 'La Familia'
UHP's Jozii Ruiz, a member of the AFT Latino Issues Task Force, has some news to report from the group's July 2022 meeting in Puerto Rico... and wait until you see what "La Familia" has done to support her reading project to benefit kids recovering from pediatric dentistry procedures!
Taking Vacation Time in 2023? Read This Now!
Our clinical staff vacation request period is upon us, and with that comes a friendly reminder about our contract language on this process.
Polio Fact Sheet From AFT
Please see this important update from AFT's health and safety team: "What AFT Members Need to Know to Protect Themselves From Polio."
Pandemic Pay Update
See this important update from SEBAC (State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition) about pandemic pay for state employees.
'22 AFT Convention: Defending Our Democracy
For the first time since 2018, delegates from among the 1.7 members of American Federation of Teachers locals throughout the country assembled in person, including delegates from UHP, July 14-17 in Boston.