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Union "Back-to-School" Workshop Day

Activists in AFT Connecticut-affiliated local unions are invited to attend one or more of the day’s numerous labor leadership sessions.

Reminder: General Meeting for Thursday, June 2, 2016

Reminder: General Meeting for Thursday, June 2, 2016.
Check out website unit47.ct.aft.org and Bulletin Boards for details
 
Union Office--18 Great Plain Rd., Danbury, CT 06810
Times:  8:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3 pm, 4:340 pm and 8:00 pm.
Stop by before or after work.
 
Updates on Moving forward and Constitutional changes
    Committee Reports 
     Negotiating Plans for 2017
Open Agenda
See you Thursday
 
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Connecticut Against Gun Violence is partnering with  Newtown Action Alliance, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, Sandy Hook Promise, Greenwich Council Against Gun Violence
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Support one of our own

Go to link below to make Roger our AFT Every Day Hero

http://www.aft.org/vote-now- your-aft- everyday-hero

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Support the Ohio State University Nurses

Our nurses at the Ohio State University Medical Center are in a tough contract fight and could use your help.  I am writing a short note to the local leaders in hopes that you will all lend some help by signing on and also pushing out a Move On petition to members.

http://petitions.moveon.org/aft/sign/tell-the-ohio-state-universi

I know these nurses will appreciate the support from our AFTNHP family, and our support will help the nurses with their escalation as they continue tough talks with the University’s management.


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Workplace violence is not “part of the job”

Workplace violence is not “part of the job”

by Mary Consoli

Nurses and hospital staff were pleased to learn that the U.S Government Accountability Office (GAO) has studied the impact of workplace violence on healthcare workers. The preponderance of data is substantiated; and while workplace violence in healthcare settings is recognized, it is still not regulated.

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Vote for AFT Everyday Hero

The site for Everyday Heroes is live and voting is open through May 29th.

Vote for one of our own:

Roger Woods
Registered nurse, Danbury (Conn.) Hospital
Danbury Nurses' Union

Here’s the web link:

http://www.aft.org/vote-now-your-aft-everyday-hero

Roger Woods
Registered nurse, Danbury (Conn.) Hospital
Danbury Nurses' Union - See more at: http://www.aft.org/vote-now-your-aft-everyday-hero#sthash.HcX2WMB1.dpuf
Roger Woods
Registered nurse, Danbury (Conn.) Hospital
Danbury Nurses' Union - See more at: http://www.aft.org/vote-now-your-aft-everyday-hero#sthash.HcX2WMB1.dpuf
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Employee Benefit Information

Dear WCHN Benefits Eligible Employees:


Did you know that there are information and resources readily available to assist you in understanding the benefits offered by Western Connecticut Health Network?


New WCHN Benefits Pocket Guide

Enjoy easy access to your benefits, get answers to your questions, access vendor websites, apps, phone numbers and more from your phone, desktop or tablet.


To quickly find information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, visit http://mybenefits.wchn.org/ or scan here:


Onsite days with Aetna representatives

Representatives from Aetna will be available on-site to meet with

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