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How to Help Group Home Workers on Strike

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.

Action Needed!

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.)

Wanted: Members in patient-care positions to represent UHP on the UConn Health Employee Safety and Health Committee (informally known as the worker's comp committee)

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.

Take a listen!

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, Meriden

HAMDEN: 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, Hamden

Sunday, 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, Groton

DANBURY: GOTV Labor Walk Ned Lamont, Jahana Hayes, Julie Kushner & other endorsed candidates
1 - 4 PM, Connecticut Healthcare Associates, 24 Shelter Rock Road, Danbury

SOUTHINGTON Area: GOTV Labor Walk for Ned Lamont, Jahana Hayes, Vickie Nardello & Joe Aresimowicz
1 - 4 PM, Meriden Federation of Teachers, 35 Pleasant Street, Meriden

Monday, November 5th & Tuesday, November 6th

STATEWIDE: Labor GOTV Walks
10 AM - 6 PM, Connecticut AFL-CIO, 56 Town Line Rd, Rocky Hill

Who are the candidates endorsed by AFT-CT?

Who are the candidates endorsed by CT AFL-CIO?

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