Our elected officials have a say in our future as state employees, so it's important they hear from us!
Find out who your elected officials are and how to reach them by using this tool on the Connecticut General Assembly's website:
https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/cgafindleg.asp
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Our brothers and sisters who work in long-term care are on strike.
1. Learn how we can support them.
2. Read an important message from our new CT AFL-CIO leadership.
Hear what two of our members, Asha Wallace and Connie Simons, had to say about an AFT CT webinar about workplace bullying in health care they attended this spring.
Please see Bill's latest video:
Bill's March 8, 2021, update
President Bill Garrity explains what's at stake and how we an all take part in advancing our cause! (And look for accompanying information in your home email.)
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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The May episode of the AFSCME Council 4 podcast "Council 4 Unplugged" covers the proposed UConn Health public-private partnership. Guests include Chris DeFrancesco, our vice president for communication.
A note from AFL-CIO President Rich Trumpka about the fight for a $15/hour minimum wage nationwide:
Saturday, November 3rd: 2 Shifts of Labor Walks
MERIDEN: GOTV Labor Walk for Ned Lamont, Jahana Hayes & Mary Abrams
8:30 AM - 12 PM and 1 - 4 PM, Meriden Federation of Teachers, 35 Pleasant Street, MeridenHAMDEN: GOTV Labor Walk for Ned Lamont, Jorge Cabrera & Kara Rochelle
8:30 AM - 12 PM and 1 - 4 PM, Operating Engineers 478, 1965 Dixwell Avenue, HamdenSunday, November 4th: Afternoon Labor Walk
GROTON: GOTV Labor Walk for Ned Lamont, Bob Statchen, Chris Conley & Joe de la Cruz
1 - 4 PM, LIUNA 547, 268 Thomas Road, GrotonDANBURY: GOTV Labor Walk Ned Lamont, Jahana Hayes, Julie Kushner & other endorsed candidates
1 - 4 PM, Connecticut Healthcare Associates, 24 Shelter Rock Road, DanburySOUTHINGTON Area: GOTV Labor Walk for Ned Lamont, Jahana Hayes, Vickie Nardello & Joe Aresimowicz
1 - 4 PM, Meriden Federation of Teachers, 35 Pleasant Street, MeridenMonday, November 5th & Tuesday, November 6th
STATEWIDE: Labor GOTV Walks
10 AM - 6 PM, Connecticut AFL-CIO, 56 Town Line Rd, Rocky HillAlso:
Who are the candidates endorsed by AFT-CT?
Who are the candidates endorsed by CT AFL-CIO?