Faces of Hartford HealthCare
The Faces of Hartford Healthcare project is focused on sharing the stories of the women and men who provide and support bedside patient care in the chain's hospitals and facilities.
Stand with Windham Healthcare Workers on Strike
Our WCMH Employees United sisters and brothers have been provoked to strike by Hartford HealthCare (HHC) executives' refusal to reign in Windham Community Memorial Hospital (WCMH) managers' unfair labor practices. They are prepared to walk out on October 24 if the dispute is not resolved as part of a fair, mutual agreement on a new contract. These courageous health professionals need our solidarity - and our support for the hardship they may face.
Healthcare Workers Authorize Strike if Windham Hospital Owners Reject Resolution
Union leaders and activists made the following public remarks regarding 10-day notice delivered to Hartford HealthCare executives in response to the chain’s ongoing unfair labor practices:
Health Professionals Call on State Officials to Investigate WCMH Patient Care Crisis
Union leaders made the following public statements after submitting a formal letter to the state's Department of Public Health:
Windham Hospital Caregivers on Next Steps Following Initial Safety Strike
Union leaders and activists made the following public remarks following last week's Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) job action by nurses and skilled service employees' authorization of additional strike against Hartford HealthCare (HHC):
Support Nurses on Strike
After calling the nurses of Windham Community Memorial Hospital (WCMH) "heroes," Hartford HealthCare (HHC) has resisted fair contract proposals and allowed management to violate their rights. The nurses have since filed Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charges calling out HHC's intimidation and threatening tactics. They are prepared to strike begining September 22nd if a settlement is not reached.
Windham Hospital Nurses Call for Safety Strike if HHC Refuses Settlement
Union leaders and activists made the following public remarks regarding authorization of the action in response to the health network's unfair labor practices: