We are the front line workers of Danbury and New Milford Hospital.  We have supported our communities and worked many hours outside of our normal schedules in order to provide exceptional care to all of our patients particularly those patients with the COVID 19 virus. We feel fear and concern for our own safety and the health of our families although  put that aside to honor our commitment to our patients. We come to work  terrified because we had to reuse or prolong the  limited supplies of PPE, which is normally discarded after one use. There has been poor tracking of exposures, very high patient acuity and the ever changing policy and procedures of PPE.  All the employees, no matter what their position, are dealing with the pandemic even after their shift.  The emotional toll of this work environment is just as serious as the physical toll on the front line workers.

We are more than 1800 members in 4 different Unions and all united for fair treatment.  Hazard pay is a simple way to acknowledge the dedication  and recognize front line workers during this pandemic.

COVID 19 is real and we are asking the hospital leadership to join other area hospitals to provide the care givers with the much deserved Hazard pay.