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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Charting a Course to Resolve the “Code RED Crisis”
The moral injury affecting caregivers in America’s hospitals and healthcare settings has only worsened in the first half of 2025. Tackling this crisis was the priority for activists from Connecticut as they joined their colleagues from across the country this summer for our national union’s annual healthcare professional issues conference (PIC). Together, they set a…
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Raising “A New Floor to Work From – Not a Ceiling”
When facing a deeply entrenched and resource-rich employer, collective action and community support are vital to solving structural problems and securing fair contracts. They are even more critical when worksite managers deploy illegal practices and unfair tactics in an attempt to sow division and foment apathy. That is the lesson from an AFT Connecticut-affiliated healthcare…
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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.
