New London's Healthcare Union

Your Patients Deserve Better Care.
So Do You.

L & M Healthcare Workers Union stands with the medical professionals of New London — fighting for safe staffing ratios, fair compensation, and the dignity every caregiver earns.

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500+
Union Members
12+
Years of Advocacy
30%
Wage Improvement
Healthcare workers standing together in solidarity

Collective bargaining power — when healthcare workers unite, every voice carries weight at the negotiating table.

Healthcare workers shaking hands in agreement
12+
Years Strong
Who We Are

Built by Caregivers,
Powered by Solidarity

L & M Healthcare Workers Union was founded on a simple conviction: the people who deliver care every day should have a seat at the table where decisions about that care are made.

Based in New London, Connecticut, we represent nurses, aides, technicians, and support staff across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities throughout the region. We don't just negotiate contracts — we reshape the standard of care.

  • Collective bargaining for wages, benefits, and working conditions
  • Advocacy for safe patient-to-staff ratios
  • Legal representation and grievance support
  • Professional development and continuing education
What We Do

Strength in Every Area of Practice

From contract negotiations to workplace safety, we cover the full spectrum of what matters to healthcare workers.

Contract Negotiation

We negotiate binding contracts that secure competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and clear pathways for advancement — because your expertise deserves real compensation.

Workplace Safety

We enforce enforceable safety standards — from proper PPE and staffing ratios to protections against workplace violence and burnout.

Grievance Representation

When something goes wrong — unfair discipline, wrongful termination, contract violations — we stand beside you through every step of the process.

Education & Training

Access workshops, certification support, and leadership development programs designed to grow your career while strengthening our collective voice.

Policy Advocacy

We push for healthcare legislation that protects both workers and patients — from scope-of-practice expansion to mental health resources for caregivers.

Community Support

Our union is more than a bargaining unit — it's a community. We organize social events, peer support networks, and mutual aid for members and their families.

Our Impact

Real Results for Real Workers

We measure our success not in press releases, but in the lived experience of our members — better shifts, fair pay, and respect on the job.

Fair Wages

Secured wage increases averaging 30% across multiple contract cycles, with cost-of-living adjustments built in.

Safer Staffing

Established enforceable patient-to-staff ratio standards across partner facilities, reducing burnout and improving outcomes.

Health Benefits

Expanded medical, dental, and vision coverage for members and their families — including mental health and wellness programs.

Dignity at Work

Zero-tolerance policies on workplace harassment and violence, with clear reporting channels and immediate union support.

Member Voices

Hear From Those Who've Fought

Our strength comes from the people we represent — healthcare workers who chose to stand together.

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Before the union, I was working double shifts with no say in my schedule and barely enough to cover rent. Now I have a contract that actually protects me. I finally feel like I have a voice.

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Member — RN, New London Hospital
Union member since 2018
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The grievance process used to feel impossible alone. Now I know exactly who to call and what to expect. That confidence changes everything about how you show up to work every day.

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Member — CNA, Care Facility
Union member since 2020
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They fought for safer staffing ratios, and it wasn't just words — our facility actually changed its policies. My patients get better care, and I don't leave every shift exhausted and overwhelmed.

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Member — LPN, Urgent Care
Union member since 2019

Your Voice Matters.
Let It Be Heard.

Whether you're a nurse, aide, technician, or support staff — you deserve a union that fights for you, not just for the title on your badge.

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Let's Talk About Your Rights

Reach out to learn about membership, ask a question, or report a workplace concern. We respond within 24 hours.

Our Office

464 Ocean Ave
New London, CT 06320-4538

Phone

(186) 098-4280

Email

lrosario.aft5123@gmail.com

Office Hours

Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: By appointment

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