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Community Programs launches important survey drive
Let your voice be heard. Our goal toward bringing dignity, better wages and a brighter future to our members continues.
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VOTING HOURS EXTENDED AT 2 HARTFORD POLLS
A Hartford judge has decided to extend voting hours to 8:30 p.m. at two city polling locations that saw delays and missing registration lists early Tuesday morning. The extended hours will
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CDC Releases Stronger Guidelines for Ebola Protocal
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) released new and stronger safety standards for health care workers caring for Ebola patients. The updated protocols include personal protective equipment that covers the entire
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Home Care Workers Win Historic Contract
Historic first contract for home care workers has been approved by legislators! Thank you to all who made phone calls, met with lawmakers and talked to your friends and neighbors.
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STATEMENT FROM SEIU 1199 PRESIDENT DAVID PICKUS ON NURSING HOME TRANSPARENCY ACT
Connecticut State Senate passes HB 5051, a new act requiring more financial transparency for nursing homes receiving Medicaid funds. SEIU 1199 New England President David Pickus issued the following statement
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Important Information on New Dental Plan for State Employees
Click on this link to read detailed questions and answers about changes to the state dental plan: Q and A on Changes in Dental Carriers
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We’re Voting on our First Home Care Contract!
We did it! We have a tentative agreement for our very first home care contract! By uniting as a union, we became stronger together and gained an effective voice to
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Federal Judge Finds HealthBridge in Contempt of Court
HARTFORD, CT— In yet another major legal victory for nursing home workers, U.S. District Court Judge Robert N. Chatigny (CHAT-nee) today found HealthBridge Management in civil contempt of court and
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The Votes are In! Delegates Choose 2014 Election Board
At three Delegates Assemblies held in October 2013, 1199 Delegates voted for members of the 2014 Election Board. As specified in our By-Laws, the Election Board consists of seven regular
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NJ Court Filings Show Gross Exaggeration in HealthBridge Bankrutpcy Claims
Recent filings in the ongoing Bankruptcy case of HealthBridge nursing homes in Connecticut cast serious doubt on the financial claims made the New Jersey-based company, which HealthBridge used to avoid