Connecticut
SEBAC and the Lamont Administration have completed their discussions on pension re-amortization in accordance with the recently passed biennial budget and have reached an agreement. It keeps the parties’ commitment to make no change in pension benefits. The agreement will be submitted to the General Assembly for approval. This is part of our continuing effort
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[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/10498139/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/legacy/tdest_id/1318523″ height=”100″ width=”” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] America is a nation of immigrants, and we are stronger when people of different places and different races work together, fighting for the rights and human dignity of black, brown and white working people. We cannot allow the greedy few to divide us based
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[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/10358969/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/legacy/tdest_id/1318523″ height=”100″ width=”” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Healthcare workers at Connecticut Valley Hospital and Whiting Forensic Hospital delivered a petition to the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services with more than 700 signatures in demand of safe staffing levels, adequate training to respond to specific patient populations, proper administration of
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New England’s SEIU 1199 Political Director Katie Traber takes us on a policy rollercoaster ride through Connecticut’s 2019 legislative session, in a special extended edition of #Dial1199 with Shirley and Garth. You won’t believe how much our members accomplished in Union to improve the lives of working people. So fasten your seatbelts and press play
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[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/10222820/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/legacy/tdest_id/1318523″ height=”100″ width=”” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Standing up for their demands in Union, some nursing home caregivers in Connecticut are getting wage raises as high as 14-30% through the year 2021, improvements on their benefits package and better working conditions to provide quality care. Bonnie Gaudreau, a Licensed Practical Nurse
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This year we kicked off a new podcast in English and Spanish to discuss all issues affecting SEIU 1199 members and to advocate for progressive values in Connecticut. The English-language podcast is hosted by rank-and-file members Shirley Watson and Garth Herrick. The Spanish podcast, hosted by Communications Director Pedro Zayas, includes video, audio and print
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[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/10026695/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/legacy/tdest_id/1318523″ height=”100″ width=”” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] UConn Health operates the last remaining public hospital in the state of Connecticut, pumping $1.5 billion per year into the state economy. UConn John Dempsey Hospital also provides unique services for vulnerable populations, as well as training and research opportunities for our future caregivers.
Connecticut
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Now it’s up to the newly elected governors to fight for the overworked and underpaid constituents who voted them into office. In the Midwest, the midterm elections came down to voters like Precious Crawley. Crawley works two jobs in Milwaukee—one as a McDonald’s cashier for $7.50—and struggles to provide for her three children and pay
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This weekend, America pays special tribute to our military veterans in honor of their service to our country. Throughout the history of the SEIU, our members have served honorably in every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. This year is special as we observe the 100th anniversary since the end of World War I on November 11th,