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Community Programs
RI Dept. of Health Considering Mandatory Annual Flu Vaccine for Health Care Workers
Health care workers have a long history of supporting public health initiatives, and we know how important immunization is in … Continue reading RI Dept. of Health Considering Mandatory Annual Flu Vaccine for Health Care Workers
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UNITY means VICTORY for Agency on Aging Workers!
Over 80 care managers and support staff with the Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut have officially formed their union with SEIU District 1199.
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1199 Members Reach Agreement with State: Southbury Workers to Follow Clients Into the Community
Under a new agreement between the union and the state Department of Developmental Disabilities, five 1199 members from Southbury Training School … Continue reading 1199 Members Reach Agreement with State: Southbury Workers to Follow Clients Into the Community
Community Programs (CT)
Mentor Network/REM Connecticut Community Services Workers WIN with 1199!
More than 275 direct support professionals at the Mentor Network, REM Connecticut Community Services have formed their union with SEIU … Continue reading Mentor Network/REM Connecticut Community Services Workers WIN with 1199!
Connecticut
Saving Connecticut Lives (and Dollars) With Preventative Care & Health Screenings
Approximately 53,000 state employees and new retirees (including many 1199 members) are enrolled in the Health Enhancement Program (HEP) — … Continue reading Saving Connecticut Lives (and Dollars) With Preventative Care & Health Screenings
Connecticut
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The U.S. Supreme Court recently upheld the Affordable Care Act as constitutional, expanding care to 32 million Americans, protecting consumers from a range of insurance company abuses, creating competitive marketplaces in states for individuals to purchase lower-cost insurance, and improving the quality of health care.
Connecticut
CT Legislature Stands with Home Care Workers & Consumers
After 6 and a half hours of debate, the Connecticut State Senate passed legislation on May 3rd that grants family child care providers and home care workers the right to negotiate with the state for better pay and benefits and improved training.
Home Care
Home Care Workers Win Collective Bargaining
After six hours of debate, the Connecticut State Senate passed H.B. 5312 by a vote of 22 to 14. More … Continue reading Home Care Workers Win Collective Bargaining
Hospitals
Women & Infants’ Hospital Workers Picket for Safe Staffing
Afternoon rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of picketers at Women & Infants Hospital – where over 400 nurses, CNAs, technical, … Continue reading Women & Infants’ Hospital Workers Picket for Safe Staffing