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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Making the Case for Equitable Accountability
Patients would likely be shocked to learn that senior managers are not held to the same professional standards as bedside caregivers in Connecticut hospitals. This disparity was called out by University Health Professionals (UHP) member Paul Banach, RN (in photo, above), in a recently published op-ed. He made a convincing argument for state lawmakers to…
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Laying the Groundwork for “Showing Up Stronger”
“Strength in numbers” is a central principle of our labor movement because it is consistently proven true in the workplace and at the negotiating table. Leaders of an AFT Connecticut-affiliated local paraprofessionals and school-related personnel (PSRP) union realized its promise with a landmark agreement secured after nearly doubling the size of their membership. Unprecedented gains…
Upcoming Events
Connect Database Training Webinar
Unemployment for Striking Workers Picket at the Governor’s Mansion
PSRP Council Meeting – CANCELED
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.
