"AFT in Action:" Getting the Facts on Vaccines

The topic of the latest episode in AFT Connecticut's podcast series is the impact of vaccination against the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) to reduce the virus’ chokehold on our communities. State federation president Jan Hochadel and vice-president John Brady, RN, co-host a discussion on progress since Connecticut's health professionals, school staff and older residents began to be inoculated. Joining them is Saud Anwar, MD, who serves as a state senator in the General Assembly and works at Manchester Memorial Hospital as a pulmonologist. He answers union members’ questions about vaccine safety and efficacy, as well as the state’s distribution efforts to date. Senator Anwar additionally looks ahead to post-pandemic life in Connecticut and what is needed to make it brighter for all working families. AFT Connecticut's podcasts serve to provide a deeper dive into issues impacting members and the wider labor movement as part of the state federation's engagement and communications programs. Members are encouraged to send e-mail with their questions or concerns to be addressed in a future. * Additionally, members can leave a message with their comments to be played on either episode by dialing (860) 257-9782 and and entering extension 116. * We're proud to be part of the Labor Radio/Podcast Network, which collectively gets our movement's message out to working people via the Internet. Breaking news, event announcements, and urgent actions are also posted at the union's Twitter feed, Facebook page and website. * Be sure to include your full name, local union and employer.