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For his 10th and final time as UHP president, Bill Garrity delivers his state of the union address at our annual business convention.

Here is the full transcript of his prepared remarks.

AQUA TURF CLUB, PLANTSVILLE, APRIL 24, 2026

Awards, scholarships, and a tribute to Bill

UPDATED MAY 13, 2026

Gov. Lamont signs measure to implement all SEBAC contracts, which includes ours

Raises coming June 12, July 10, Aug. 12

We have a tentative agreement on a four-year collective bargaining agreement retroactive to July 1, 2025 (including retroactive raises)!

We're holding information sessions March 13-24 to provide more details. 

Please plan to join and help spread the word!

While 2026 UHP scholarships are closed, members still can apply for awards from our state and national affiliates. 

More than 1,300 members voted, a turnout of more than 44%

VP Political Activities Dawn Thomas and President Bill Garrity represent UHP at CT for All’s ‘Stand Up’

Learn more about a new initiative designed to strengthen communication, visibility, and support across our membership!

Updated Feb. 18: 2 positions are contested.

UHP Elections Committee announces nominees for officer positions

Elections online March 2-6 (absentee voting by appointment Feb. 24-26)

Vigil for RN killed by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis; our Paul Banach among the organizers