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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“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…
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Securing “Protection and Much Deserved Benefits”
When working people come together and choose ‘Union YES,’ they tap a collective power that can achieve advantages nearly impossible to accomplish by individuals acting alone. The latest example is a first contract secured by recently organized members of our growing labor family that included extraordinary economic gains and unprecedented employment protections. The local Paraprofessionals…
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Health professionals employed by Hartford HealthCare (HHC) are coming together for a voice in their facilities. Click here to learn more.
