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New Haven resident Caldwell Johnson hires PCAs through an agency for assist him with everyday things, including help getting out … Continue reading “If we can get this union going, it would help us and help them.”
Home Care
A Quality Home Care Council Home caregivers provide the critical assistance that allows consumers to live independently in their own … Continue reading A New Solution to Home Care Workforce Problems
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In September 2011, workers at the May Institute, a group home agency for the developmentally disabled, won their union election … Continue reading May Institute Group Home Workers Organize with 1199
Connecticut
Workers at Madison House (Madison, CT), owned by SunBridge Healthcare, recently voted 51-2 to form a union with 1199. Their … Continue reading Workers at SunBridge Healthcare Win with 1199
Connecticut
Retiring 1199 President Carmen Boudier and newly-elected President David Pickus each offered a few words to the November 2011 Delegates’ Assembly. You can watch their speeches here.
Home Care
FOR RELEASE: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Executive Order Creates an Official Voice for Consumers and Providers in Addressing Child Care … Continue reading Child Care and Home Care Consumers, Workers Applaud Governor Malloy’s Move to Improve Care
Home Care
On November 17, leaders from the union and disability advocacy movements joined together to sign a historic document called “Guiding … Continue reading People with Disabilities and Workers Team Up for Quality Care & Services
Union News
District 1199NE’s Officers, Elected Organizers, rank-and-file Executive Board Members and Delegates — headed by newly-elected President David Pickus and Secretary-Treasurer Almena Thompson — were sworn in on November 9, 2011 in Hartford, CT by retiring President Carmen Boudier.
Home Care
Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) in Connecticut have the opportunity to join together in Home Care Workers United – District 1199 SEIU to win improvements for themselves in their jobs and improve the quality of care for the seniors and people with disabilities they provide care for.