AFT Connecticut is the largest union of acute care hospital workers in the state, representing approximately 10,000 nurses and allied health professionals. Our labor federation’s members work in more than 20 hospitals, community clinics and school district and college-based settings.
Our “Code RED CT” campaign is a collective effort aimed at securing safer healing and working conditions for patients and their caregivers. From securing strong contracts to establishing safe staffing requirements, our members advocate for improved conditions for all health professionals as well as career education, training and development.
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Healthcare News
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Warning Politicians that Inaction has Consequences
The shutdown of the federal government this fall was largely due to the failure of the White House and the majority party in Congress to address a looming healthcare crisis. Before the stalemate ended, Heather Brauth, RN (at podium, in photo, above) demanded action at the U.S. Capitol and in a recently published op-ed. The…
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Leading the Drive to “Bring About a Renaissance”
Full recovery from the impact of the Great Recession has yet to be experienced broadly or equitably in all our state’s communities. Many schools – particularly in urban centers – still face funding shortfalls that weigh heavily on the workforce by depressing pay, degrading benefits and eroding job security. Our latest collective bargaining wins report…
