Connecticut Health Care Associates

Connecticut Health Care Associates is a labor union. This professional organization was established August 25, 1976, by leaders of local bargaining units of the Connecticut Nurses Association. The formation of the new union was triggered by the increasing need felt by Registered Nurses to take control of their Profession. They wanted to be treated with Respect, they wanted to speak with one unified Voice, and they wanted to be part of every decision made that affected the work they did. These courageous health care professionals also demanded a good pension plan, better wages, better benefits and better working conditions.

CHCA is affiliated with the National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees (NUHHCE), American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO. Nationally there are over 1.2 million members including 360,000 health care employees, over 10,000 of whom are doctors and dentists, and 76,000 of whom are nurses.

Currently, CHCA represents nearly 2,000 Health Care Professionals. Members of CHCA, include nurses, laboratory technologists, social workers, dental hygienists, nuclear medicine technologists, CT technologists, respiratory therapists, radiological technologists and allied hospital staff. Members of the Connecticut Health Care Associates, provide quality direct care, and keep the following medical and psychiatric facilities running in a safe and professional way: