Union 'hopeful' of deal that would avoid nursing home strike Union 'hopeful' of deal that would avoid nursing home strike FILE- In this Feb. 5, 2020 file photo, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont delivers the State of the State during opening session at the State Capitol in Hartford, Conn. Lamont said Thursday, July 16, 2020, that he would be reluctant to allow UConn's football team to travel to any state with a high coronavirus infection rate this fall. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File) May 12, 2021 02:36PM By Susan Haigh, Associated Press The union representing thousands of Connecticut nursing home workers poised to strike said Wednesday itâs âhopefulâ that contract agreements can be made, but said Gov. Ned Lamont and the General Assembly need to find more money to address the long-standing problem of low wages in these long-term care facilities.