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. From securing strong contracts to establishing safe staffing requirements, our members advocate for improved conditions for all healthcare workers as well as career education, relevant training and professional development.
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Click here to learn how members are engaging with their community to save vital services in Windham/Willimantic (July, 2021).
Healthcare News
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Raising All Ships by Uniting to Rise the Tides
Special interests bent on protecting their power have long attempted to sow division among working people in order to maintain their privilege. Our state federation’s vice president for public employees teamed up with the head of the Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut (UHCFC) to denounce a recent example of this shameless tactic. Bill Garrity,…
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“Leading the Way Toward a Better Future for Working People”
The strength of our state’s labor movement was on full display when the election ballots were tallied here in Connecticut. An unprecedented “Get Out the Vote” effort propelled union-endorsed incumbents and challengers to victory in Congress and the General Assembly. The results bucked national trends, empowering members of AFT Connecticut-affiliated locals and our labor allies…
Upcoming Events
Local Union Steward Training Webinar
Healthcare Council Meeting
“Unconscious Bias in Grading” Webinar Viewing Party
Hope for HHC Staff
Health professionals employed by Hartford HealthCare (HHC) are coming together for a voice in their facilities. Click here to learn more.
