Connecticut
Connecticut
Connecticut
Connecticut
Hartford Courant journalists are attempting to unionize
Suffering from a declining workforce in recent years, Hartford Courant employees say they took steps on Monday to form a … Continue reading Hartford Courant journalists are attempting to unionize
Connecticut
Connecticut labor leaders call for tax hikes for the wealthy and other ‘alternatives to austerity’
Labor leaders are calling on Governor Ned Lamont to keep tax hikes for the rich on the table as the … Continue reading Connecticut labor leaders call for tax hikes for the wealthy and other ‘alternatives to austerity’
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When Nursing Home Care Falls Short
A nursing home’s role is to care for its patients, not compromise their health. Yet, across Connecticut, a number of … Continue reading When Nursing Home Care Falls Short
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The Fight For $15 Continues!
Below are a few articles regarding the minimum wage increase happening in 2019! For Much Of New England, Minimum … Continue reading The Fight For $15 Continues!
Connecticut
DENIED: A LOOK INTO INMATE HEALTH CARE
For the past couple of weeks, 1199 has been working with the Connecticut Mirror to follow up on staffing levels … Continue reading DENIED: A LOOK INTO INMATE HEALTH CARE
Connecticut
Are Connecticut Inmates Receiving Adequate Medical Care?
Multiple lawsuits allege Connecticut’s prison system failed to properly diagnose and treat prisoners with serious illnesses. What steps have been … Continue reading Are Connecticut Inmates Receiving Adequate Medical Care?
Connecticut
No Court Ruling on Janus v. AFSCME will Rule Us Out!
This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered its anti-worker decision in the long-awaited Janus v. AFSCME. The Court ruled 5-4 in favor of … Continue reading No Court Ruling on Janus v. AFSCME will Rule Us Out!
Connecticut
Home Care Contract Highlights
Wage Increases for PCAs who make less than $15/hour (75% of our Bargaining Unit): PCAs who make less than $15/hour … Continue reading Home Care Contract Highlights
Community Programs (CT)
Community Programs Members To Resume Strike!
Workers who care for the disabled in privatized group homes and day programs have issued strike notices to nine private … Continue reading Community Programs Members To Resume Strike!