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The Center for Disease Control (CDC) released new and stronger safety standards for health care workers caring for Ebola patients. The … Continue reading CDC Releases Stronger Guidelines for Ebola Protocal
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Historic first contract for home care workers has been approved by legislators! Thank you to all who made phone calls, … Continue reading Home Care Workers Win Historic Contract
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Connecticut State Senate passes HB 5051, a new act requiring more financial transparency for nursing homes receiving Medicaid funds. SEIU … Continue reading STATEMENT FROM SEIU 1199 PRESIDENT DAVID PICKUS ON NURSING HOME TRANSPARENCY ACT
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Click on this link to read detailed questions and answers about changes to the state dental plan: Q and A on … Continue reading Important Information on New Dental Plan for State Employees
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We did it! We have a tentative agreement for our very first home care contract! By uniting as a union, … Continue reading We’re Voting on our First Home Care Contract!
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At three Delegates Assemblies held in October 2013, 1199 Delegates voted for members of the 2014 Election Board. As specified … Continue reading The Votes are In! Delegates Choose 2014 Election Board
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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!
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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
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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.
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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.