Find out who's representing UHP at this year's conventions, labor federations, and delegate assemblies.

The 8-year-old son of one of our members provides a reminder of why we need health care workers.

We congratulate perfusionist Ron Salonia, our 2020 Union Rep of the Year!

Our announcement is belated; normally we present this award at our annual business convention, but... you know how last year went.

JANUARY 10, 2021 — President Bill Garrity gives a negotiations debrief.

(You do not need a Facebook account to access the video.)

The COVID-19 vaccination rollout is underway in the United States, and many healthcare workers, nursing home staff and residents who received the vaccine in early January are already getting their second shots. Meanwhile, more essential workers, including teachers, are in the queue for the next round of vaccinations. A town hall held Jan. 12 and sponsored by the AFT; the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees; the National Education Association; and the Service Employees International Union gave union members a chance to hear from a panel of the nation’s leading experts on the COVID-19 vaccine. Watch a video of the event, where panelists answered questions on a variety of issues ranging from vaccine safety and efficacy to equitable distribution.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 — President Bill Garrity announced a series of memoranda of agreement (MOA) reached with management to try to address coverage of nursing shifts in critically understaffed areas.

See the documents and watch Bill's video message about them.