Union hopeful of deal that would avoid nursing home strike
Union hopeful of deal that would avoid nursing home strike
FILE- In this Feb. 5, 2020 file photo, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont delivers the State of the State during opening session at the State Capitol in Hartford, Conn. Lamont said Thursday, July 16, 2020, that he would be reluctant to allow UConn s football team to travel to any state with a high coronavirus infection rate this fall. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)
May 12, 2021 02:36PM By Susan Haigh, Associated Press
The union representing thousands of Connecticut nursing home workers poised to strike said Wednesday itâs âhopefulâ that contract agreements can be made, but said Gov. Ned Lamont and the General Assembly need to find more money to address the long-standing problem of low wages in these long-term care facilities.
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West Hartford has a new Civilian Police Review Board. (Tim Jensen/Patch)
WEST HARTFORD, CT The West Hartford Town Council Tuesday appointed the members of its new Civilian Police Review Board.
The council established the CPRB in February. West Hartford is one of the first Connecticut municipalities to have established a civilian police review board using new authority provided in the police accountability legislation adopted by the state General Assembly last summer.
The CPRB consists of seven civilian regular members and three alternates appointed by the council.
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The CPRB will be responsible for reviewing the internal investigation of all complaints received by the West Hartford Police Department and for providing the council with annual policy recommendations.
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The union representing thousands of Connecticut nursing home workers poised to strike said Wednesday it s “hopeful” that contract agreements can be made, but said Gov. Ned Lamont and the General Assembly need to find more money to address the long-standing problem of low wages in these long-term care facilities. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.
“So there needs to be some continued movement. And we are hopeful that the administration and the Legislature will put the priority on caregiving that it deserves.” he said during a news conference. “There are the resources that are available to help move people out of poverty.”
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