Sharon Hospital Nurses Union

09/29/2022

It’s finally here! Tomorrow, votes will be counted in our election. After months of organizing, we have united with each other and built a strong organization of nurses to advocate for our patients and ourselves. Whether you are a nurse or a supporter, please join us online at 3:30 PM:

https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1605977686?pwd=clZDOTNFTTBka3lqdXFlU0c3Qmlsdz09
Meeting ID: 160 597 7686
Passcode: 849295

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09/28/2022

“...[M]any of the intensive care staff have left because of the hospital’s future plans.” We are organizing a union to have a say over how our community hospital is run. Our patients deserve better! AFT - American Federation of Teachers AFT Nurses & Health Professionals AFT Connecticut

SHARON -- Dr. Howard Mortman is so passionate about the prospect of the labor and delivery unit at Sharon Hospital being closed and the potential consequences that he's losing sleep. The obstetrician-gynecologist was one of the presenters at a community roundtable to discuss the issue Friday, who, a

09/27/2022

“Nurses' level of emotional exhaustion rose from 40.6 percent in 2019 to 46.5 percent in 2020 and 49.2 percent in 2021 and 2022.” We are choosing to protect our mental and physical health – and that of our patients! AFT - American Federation of Teachers AFT Nurses & Health Professionals AFT Connecticut

Emotional exhaustion among U.S. healthcare workers worsened over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic and threatens to compromise patient care, according to a Sept. 21 analysis from JAMA Network Open.

09/26/2022

Yes, Rep Jahana Hayes -- collective bargaining is how nurses can improve the working conditions at Sharon Hospital. That’s why we’re standing together and voting ! AFT - American Federation of Teachers AFT Nurses & Health Professionals AFT Connecticut

09/23/2022

Why choose ? For a seat at the table with Nuvance Health where we can advocate for better choices than spending operating margin surpluses on sky-high executive salaries. AFT - American Federation of Teachers AFT Nurses & Health Professionals
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09/22/2022

Connecticut has scheduled the Public Hearing to deny or grant Nuvance permission to close Maternity at Sharon Hospital, and WE NEED YOUR HELP! Join us at one of our upcoming community events to learn how YOU can help Save Sharon Hospital.

09/20/2022

“We are more than just a budgetary line on a spreadsheet.” We’re voting to advocate for ourselves and our patients – just like the New York State Nurses Association nurses at Vassar Brothers Medical Center do!
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09/19/2022

We’re so excited to vote and join Danbury Nurses' Union AFT Unit 47 as part of the AFT - American Federation of Teachers family! AFT Nurses & Health Professionals AFT Connecticut

09/16/2022

Wow! Rep Jahana Hayes called out Nuvance’s anti-union behavior during a Congressional hearing on union busting this week! Thank you for having our backs!
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09/15/2022

“Our union gives us security and a place to turn when times are tough.” New Milford Hospital RNs know the power of winning a union at a Nuvance hospital!
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09/14/2022

State Representative Maria Horn said it best – our union will give us a voice to advocate for our patients and community. That’s what we’re about!
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09/13/2022

We are choosing for a better future for our patients, our community, and ourselves! AFT - American Federation of Teachers AFT Nurses & Health Professionals AFT Connecticut