Manchester Memorial Hospital

Making Gains "That Weren't Given to Us"

Fri, 01/31/2020 - 6:30pm
Gallup last year reported that Americans' approval of labor unions in 2019 continued its decade-long upward trend. A clear driver is the pay differential; wages and salaries average 10 to 30 percent higher for workers able to exercise collective bargaining rights to secure employment contracts. We’re spotlighting two recent examples that show how this "union difference" works at the negotiating table for new and veteran members alike. 
 

Bargaining to "Make Real Gains" for Members

Tue, 04/09/2019 - 5:30pm
The negotiating table has since mid January seen a frenzy of activity and produced results for AFT Connecticut-affiliated local unions. Six new contracts were ratified, three memoranda of understanding were reached and two arbitration awards were won in the first quarter of 2019. Each exemplifies the advantage of an active and engaged membership, and we're spotlighting two featuring important milestones for their locals and our movement.
 

"U & I in Union:" Helping Colleagues See "Better Days Ahead"

Wed, 03/06/2019 - 6:30pm
Outdated labor laws governing private sector workplaces have for decades hindered working people seeking to exercise their collective bargaining rights. A management culture hostile to employees with labor representation has at the same time proliferated, adding to the difficulty. We're sharing the story of healthcare professionals overcoming these obstacles to organize and win a union election through mutual support and workplace solidarity.
 

Making Gains through the "Power of Solidarity"

Tue, 06/19/2018 - 5:30pm
On any given day of the year, leaders of one or more of AFT Connecticut’s 90 plus affiliates are exercising their fundamental collective bargaining rights. Whether negotiating contract terms or representing colleagues in a dispute with their employer, they're "at the table" to win better wages, benefits and working conditions. We're highlighting recent examples from the past three months demonstrating what the power of the "U and I in Union" can accomplish.
 

Comments on Passage of Legislation Governing Conversion of CT's Community Hospitals

Thu, 05/08/2014 - 9:00am
Melodie Peters, president of AFT Connecticut, made the following remarks on the passage last night in both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly of legislation concerning conversion of Connecticut's community hospitals:
 
 
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