Neal AFT Thomassen

Videographer, Editor, Social Media for AFT Connecticut. Sharing and Re-Tweeting news that is important to our members. @aftct #aftct

[AFT Connecticut @AFTCT]

Watch: send lawmakers #ValentinesDay message urging action to protect patients from #HeartlessHealthCare tactics of @HartfordHealthC & chains who "love me not!" https://t.co/zTEyL359IU #PatientsBeforeProfits #HopeUnions #WindhamUnitedtoSaveourHealthcare @AFTUnion @AFTHealthcare

[Connecticut Mirror @CTMirror]

With the high rate of compliance with a COVID-19 vaccination mandate, Gov. Ned Lamont opted against suspending non-compliant employees.

https://t.co/HOFZTY2l4F

[WTNH News 8 @WTNH]

State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition reiterates call for a 20-day extension to get vaccinated. News 8's @DennisHouseTV has more from state employment leaders >> https://t.co/EbifKZpzsW

[AFT Connecticut @AFTCT]

Join @BackusNurses member Joey Ferraro’s call for change & help spread word to employers like @HartfordHealthC, regulators at @CTDPH: https://t.co/f3AEPnjvYl #SafePatientLimits #HopeUnions @AFTunion @AFTHealthcare @Facebook

[AFT Connecticut @AFTCT]

Sounding #SafeStaffingCT alarm @CEUI_SEIU_511 prez Carl Chisem says before #pandemic “agencies vastly underfunded, understaffed & now aggravated” by @GovNedLamont’s #COVID19 vax, testing mandates. #SafePatientLimits @AFTUnion @AFLCIO @ConnAFLCIO @SEIU @SEIUCT @SEBAC_CT @Zoom

[AFT Connecticut @AFTCT]

Failure of @GovNedLamont to address #SafeStaffingCT, prepare for #RetirementCliff among #CTStateWorkers in ’22 ”not new development” says @CTCorrections officer, @AFSCMECT4 Local 391 member Sherine Bailey. #SafePatientLimits @AFTUnion @AFLCIO @ConnAFLCIO @AFSCME @Zoom

[AFT Connecticut @AFTCT]

On need to prioritize #SafeStaffingCT @CTDMHAS nurse clinical instructor, @SEIU1199_NE member Brian Williams says "not time to have diminished srvs for those struggling w/addictions & psych disorders." #SafePatientLimits @AFTUnion @AFLCIO @ConnAFLCIO @SEIU @SEIUCT @SEBAC_CT @Zoom

[AFT Connecticut @AFTCT]

Former @UConnHealth nurse, #UniversityHealthProfessionals member Trung Le makes #SafeStaffingCT argument: “relying on mandatory O/T, traveling RNs to fill shortfalls unacceptable.” #SafePatientLimits @AFTUnion @AFT_PE @AFTHigherEd @AFTHealthcare @AFLCIO @ConnAFLCIO @Zoom

[AFT Connecticut @AFTCT]

"Chronic understaffing putting safety at risk long before #pandemic;” #UniversityHealthProfessionals #union member joined fellow #CTStateWorkers re crisis threatening public srvs: https://t.co/6CqsVmYfza #SafePatientLimits @AFTUnion @AFT_PE @AFTHealthcare @AFTHigherEd @SEBAC_CT

[AFT Connecticut @AFTCT]

Happening now: frontline #CTStateWorkers in @SEBAC_CT hold virtual news briefing demanding @GovNedLamont make #SafeStaffingCT real priority. #SafePatientLimits @AFTUnion @AFT_PE @AFLCIO @ConnAFLCIO @SEIU @SEIUCT @AFSCME @AAUP @NAGE_National @AFSAUnion @IAFFNewsDesk @ZoomTV

[AFT Connecticut @AFTCT]

“I love my profession; but my profession needs help.” @UConnHealth post-op srvs nurse, #UniversityHealthProfessionals steward Gloria Valentino urges action on #StaffStaffingCT. #SafePatientLimits @AFTUnion @AFT_PE @AFTHigherEd @AFTHealthcare @AFLCIO @ConnAFLCIO @SEBAC_CT @Zoom

[AFT Connecticut @AFTCT]

Tonight 1st in #CommunityConversations series brought residents, people working in @CoNBCT together to talk common goals: healthcare access, good jobs, quality #PublicEd & more. #NewBritainRising #HOPEUnions @AFTUnion @AFTHealthcare @AFTTeach @PSRP_AFT @NBFT_CT @NewBritLib

[AFT Connecticut @AFTCT]

#Newtown teachers #union member felt “it was just so meaningful” sending off former student seeking #HigherEd learning oppy’s: https://t.co/7xhCeZgCx4 #PublicSchoolProud @AFTunion @AFTteach @NewtownBOE @TheNewtownBee

[AFT Connecticut @AFTCT]

#AFTCT prez @hochadel_jan & #Htfd #paraprofessionals #union prez @ShellyeDavis joined on latest #AFTinAction episode by Rep @BobbySa61308322 to lift up vital non-certified #PublicEd personnel: https://t.co/3C8rIowlWU #LaborRadioPod @AFTunion @PRSP_AFT @laborradionet @podbean

[Ken Dixon @KenDixonCT]

Lamont: 70 percent of state employees have responded to the status questionnaire. It will take a few more days to finalize #ctpolitics #coronavirus

[AFT Connecticut @AFTCT]

“Proud of work I’ve done, all of my colleagues & especially my #HigherEd students - health of state depends on their success” says @SCSU creative writing prof, @CSUAUUP member Tim Parrish. #FundOurFutureCT @AFTUnion @AAUP @SEBAC_CT @Recovery4AllCT

[ewmaroney @Eric_W_Maroney]

Standing shoulder to shoulder with two of my former professors, Cindy Stretch & Tim Parrish, demanding fair contracts and full funding for CT public colleges & universities @AFTCT @Recovery4AllCT @scsuaaup @AFTHigherEd #UnionStrong #highered

[AFT Connecticut @AFTCT]

#CTOHE senior consultant, @AFSCMECT4 Local 1588 VP @Emily4CT says decades of #AusterityBudget policies created more barriers to quality, affordable #HigherEd; “cuts, downsizing & consolidation harming our students!” #FundOurFutureCT @AFTUnion @AFSCME @SEBAC_CT @Recovery4AllCT

[AFT Connecticut @AFTCT]

#HealthcareProud of #LMWorkersUnited member Matt Landeck recognized w/2 others by @NLPDCT for heroically taking action to save life: https://t.co/p2SU61IfXM @AFTunion @AFTHealthcare @ynhhealth @lmhospital @thedayct

[AFT Connecticut @AFTCT]

Delivering message to electeds @GatewayNewHaven student, @SEJMovement coordinator Benie N’Sumbu says “center needs of students & faculty when creating #CTBudget, dispersing funds to our schools.“ #FundOurFutureCT @AFTUnion @AFTHigherEd @AFT_PE @SEBAC_CT @Recovery4AllCT