SEIU1199NE media coverage on COVID-19
The union, which represents 25,000 government and private-sector health care workers in hospitals, nursing homes, group homes and home care settings, raised a host of concerns at a press conference
Connecticut
Re: COVID 19-related personnel situations in state agencies
To: Connecticut State Agencies From: The Office of Policy & Management and the Department of Administrative Services Date: March 4, 2020 Re: COVID 19-related personnel situations in state agencies In
Wesleyan Janitor Francisco Acosta Granted Year-Long Extension on Stay
University janitor Francisco Acosta was granted a year-long extension on his stay in the United States last Thursday, Jan. 23, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “Today Francisco was
Connecticut
“On the Job, 24 Hours A Day, 27 Days A Month” – A New York Times Article
A home health aide for a 77-year-old man serves as social worker, diaper changer, dietitian, day planner, warden and more — all at dismal wages. The New York Times released
Connecticut
SEIU 1199NE Candidate Endorsements for 2019
Elect Marilyn Moore for Mayor of Bridgeport Marilyn Moore is a lifelong resident of Bridgeport. Marilyn helped raise the minimum wage to $15 in this year’s legislative session at
Connecticut
One year after DOC took over inmate health care, troubles persist
A year has passed since lofty promises were made to repair the financially struggling and volatile health care system that serves inmates at Connecticut’s 14 prisons, but Department of Correction
Connecticut
Governor Lamont Signs Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill
Gov. Ned Lamont signed legislation on Tuesday, June 25th that will establish an employee-funded family and medical leave program in Connecticut. 1199 Member and PCA, Kharlene Wonder gave a compelling
Connecticut
A new rule would bar home care workers from deducting union dues from paychecks. It’s unfair.
By KAY WRIGHT | SPECIAL TO HARTFORD COURANT | JUN 07, 2019 | 6:00 AM The Trump administration recently issued a new rule that could prevent home care workers like
Connecticut
Nursing Home Workers Celebrate Gov. Lamont’s Medicaid Rate Increase
Strike deadline remains in effect, pending contract settlements with nursing home owners Nursing home workers cheered a new funding proposal of Medicaid increases for nursing homes rates that was endorsed
Connecticut
Mayor Luke Bronin writes in today’s Hartford Courant in support of raising wages for nursing home caregivers:
State nursing home workers deserve a modest raise Luke Bronin and Rob Baril Every day, over 1,300 Hartford residents go to work to care for the sick, the elderly, and