May 14, 2021
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The Greater Waterbury Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. celebrated 20 years of sisterhood, scholarship, and service. The sorority was founded at Howard University in 1913 and now has more than 900 chapters around the globe. The sorority provides programs and services in Educational Development, Economic Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement.
Recently, the chapter held a drive to collect feminine hygiene called Trunks Up. Through that effort the chapter donated over 500 personal items to the NAFI CT Touchstone Program in Litchfield. Supplies included: packs of pads, tampons, natural hair shampoos and conditioners, toothpaste, toothbrushes, socks, spa treatments, deodorant, lip balm, wipes, shaving cream and more. The chapter would like to thank the public who contributed to this drive.
Lamont: Basic agreement reached with nursing homes, union
SUSAN HAIGH, Associated Press
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Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced Thursday that his administration has reached a “basic agreement with nursing home operators and the union that represents workers, expressing optimism that a planned strike at 26 facilities on Friday will be averted.
Minutes later, Paul Mounds, Lamont s chief of staff, said the administration was notified that strikes planned by District 1199 New England, SEIU, at seven facilities owned by iCare Health Network have been postponed.
“Right now, all the early indications are that the 1199 union feels very confident and that this is a good agreement. They do have to reach an agreement with each of the independent nursing home operatives,” Lamont said.