Saturday, May 22, 2010

Spectrum Healthcare Strike

Delegates entering the Expo Center this morning were greeted by supporters of the 1199NE SEIU workers who are striking Spectrum Healthcare in Derby, Ansonia, Winsted, and Hartford. They have been on strike since April 16. The union successfully negotiated with dozens of nursing home owners all over the state. Only Spectrum has left the table. The union is urging supporters to call Spectrum at 860-871-5454 to tell Spectrum to preserve good jobs and high standards for CT working families and nursing home residents and to sign a fair contract to settle the strike.

[Please note that posts are out of order based on happenings on the floor. Our Internet access has been spotty, so we are posting the most newsworthy items first, and then filling in with other information from the day. We apologize for any confusion -- it has been driving us crazy.]

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