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School Supply Drive Through Aug. 14

A membership activities and community outreach opportunity

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UHP at AFT’26

20 delegates in DC; special award for our chief steward

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New Pay Grid

Effective July 10, 2026

Stipends Stay!

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Agreement with management continues recruitment and retention stipend for RNs in critically understaffed areas for another year.

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Tips for Testifying

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Some guidance from AFT CT on how we can harness the power of our collective voice at legislative hearings.


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What Does My Union Do for Me?

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The benefit of collectively bargained benefits

Every worker deserves access to great health care. Gains at the bargaining table help set standards for all working people (even those on the other side of that table, in many cases!).

Talk to Your State Rep: Why It Matters

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Our VP for communication tells of the rapport he's built with his new state rep as an illustration of the importance of talking to our elected officials.

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Finding and Contacting Your Lawmakers

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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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