1199 SPECTRUM STRIKERS RALLY IN DERBY TODAY

[Photo Above: Spectrum 1199 strikers and their supports rallied today at the Birmingham Health Center in Durby Ct] Click on photo for full screen.

Spirits were high today at a rally of the Spectrum 1199 strikers and their supporters today.

400 nurses, aides and support staff at four nursing homes operated by Spectrum Healthcare have been on strike since April 15th over Unfair Labor Practices.

The company says that it has hired permanent replacements for the strikers who are standing up for themselves, their families and their residents.

Join the members of District 1199 who are fighting for fairness. If this employer can get away with violating the law and hiring permanent replacements – who’s next?

ALSO, YOU CAN JOIN THE PICKET LINES ANYTIME FROM 6AM TO 12 MIDNIGHT.

The locations are:

*BIRMINGHAM HEALTH CENTER -- 210 Chatfield St. -- Derby

*CTHILLTOP HEALTH CENTER - 126 Ford St. - Ansonia

*CTLAUREL HILL HEALTHCARE - 108 East Lake St. - Winsted

*CTPARK PLACE HEALTH CENTER - 5 Greenwood St. - Hartford, CT

Posted by Tom Connolly