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Extension of Nursing OT Agreement

We have a second extension of the memorandum of agreement on nursing overtime, now in effect through June 15, 2023.

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Call for nominations closes with multiple candidates for recording secretary and VP for membership activities; other offices and delegate positions uncontested. Read MORE

Scholarship Opportunities

The application period for 2023 UHP scholarships has closed. The AFT's Robert G. Porter Scholars Program is open through March 31, AFT CT scholarships are open until April 1, and the CT AFL-CIO Health and Safety Committee once again is offering its annual Workers' Memorial Day Scholarship Essay Contest, with a submission deadline of April 1. Learn MORE

Looking out for You: Operation Fuel

VP Tier II Employees Peter Zarabozo has some tips for those who could use a hand dealing with rising energy costs.

Connie Simons shares her thoughts on her first AFT Professional Issues Conference for health care, Nov. 11-13 in Chicago. MORE

Liz Figueroa Shares Her Vision as VP Membership Activities

Liz Figueroa shares her vision for the position of vice president for membership activities, for which she was sworn in Nov. 14 MORE

Elizabeth Figueroa Elected VP Membership Activities

Elizabeth Figueroa edges Shaneé Reid by a narrow margin in one of the closest elections in UHP history. MORE

Market Adjustment for Radiology

UHP and UConn Health management reach an agreement to bring radiology staff salaries more in line with the market. President Bill Garrity explains.

(Updated with years of experience and corresponding steps for diagnostic techs)

SEBAC announces we're going to arbitration. MORE

Meet the Candidates for VP for Membership Activities

Two members are running for the position of Vice President for Membership activities:

Elizabeth Figueroa

Shaneé Reid

Online balloting is Oct. 31 through Nov. 4, with absentee ballots available by appointment the week before.

A candidates' meet-and-greet is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the main building cafeteria.