Every year thousands of 1199 members have work-related injuries, many of them serious and disabling. Because these are work related injuries, you are entitled to benefits – depending on what state you work in.
In Connecticut, this process is governed by the the Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Act and other related laws. For a guide to the process created by and for 1199 members, please click on one of the links below:
- CT Private Sector Workers Compensation Guide (for nursing home, hospital, community programs, and other private sector employees)
- CT State Employees Workers Compensation Guide (for state employees)
In Connecticut, the union has the capacity to assist and represent all injured members, including appearances at Informal and Pre-formal Hearings before the Workers’ Compensation Commission. To get in touch with a member of the 1199 Workers’ Compensation team, call the union office at (860) 549-1199.
In Rhode Island, the workers’ compensation process is overseen by the Rhode Island Department of Labor & Training’s (DLT) Workers’ Compensation division. For basic information, click here to review a downloadable pamphlet created by the DLT, or visit the Workers’ Compensation website by clicking here. For advice on your workers’ compensation claim and/or legal referrals to help you through the process of your claim, you can call the union office at (401) 457-5099.
