A recap of our delegation’s experience at the AFT biennial convention, July 22-25 in Houston, highlighted by an appearance by VP Kamala Harris, who only days earlier had announced her intention to run for president. Our 25 delegates were among more than 2,000 delegates from more than 370 locals and 27 state federations.

ICU nurse Randi Schiavi, a first-time delegate, speaks in favor of the resolution "Responding To Healthcare Workers Moral Injury, Mental Health And Well-Being Needs" at the AFT convention in Houston July 24, 2024.

Watch below, then read on for Randi's thoughtful reflection on her first national convention experience. 

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A recap of our presence at the CT AFL-CIO's 15th biennial political convention

See the CT AFL-CIO's endorsed candidates in the 2024 elections.

Perhaps UHP President Bill Garrity said it best, telling the CT Mirror:

“Taxpayer investments should not be used to boost private profits at the expense of patient care and over my dead body would I allow my members, who provide vital services at an affordable rate, to lose the critical benefits they rely on so that they can show up to work each day.”

Plus, read on for the latest statement from SEBAC. 

We wish Ray Bennettson a happy retirement! Ray arrived in 1996 and has been involved with UHP since very early in his UConn Health career, including as a steward, negotiating team member, convention delegate, UHP representative at SEBAC, and as an elected officer for the last 11 years.