2018 – SEIU 1199 NE

Connecticut

Staffing Levels, Culture Challenge Quality Of Nursing Home Care

December 27, 2018

WNPR published a story regarding the various issues in Nursing Homes regarding staffing. “It isn’t often that DPH mandates staffing … Continue reading Staffing Levels, Culture Challenge Quality Of Nursing Home Care

Connecticut

DENIED: A LOOK INTO INMATE HEALTH CARE

December 21, 2018

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

Public vs. private social services debate reaches the Lamont transition

December 18, 2018

Here is an article from the CT Mirror regarding policy transition committees as they report their preliminary findings and recommendations. … Continue reading Public vs. private social services debate reaches the Lamont transition

Connecticut

District 1199 President David Pickus To Retire at End of the Year

December 11, 2018

I write to you today, my union brothers and sisters, to announce my retirement as President of SEIU 1199 New … Continue reading District 1199 President David Pickus To Retire at End of the Year

Connecticut

Are Connecticut Inmates Receiving Adequate Medical Care?

December 4, 2018

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?

Community Programs (CT)

Mosaic Negotiations 11.20.18

November 20, 2018

1199ers fought very hard to win our first increase for wages from DDS in over ten years. Now Mosaic management … Continue reading Mosaic Negotiations 11.20.18

Request for Information: Child Care Substitute Pool

November 19, 2018

SEIU District 1199 New England is soliciting information to gauge the interest and cost associated with contracting with an entity … Continue reading Request for Information: Child Care Substitute Pool

Working People Won the Midwest for the Democrats – published in ‘The Nation’ feat. SEIU President Mary Kay Henry

November 9, 2018

Now it’s up to the newly elected governors to fight for the overworked and underpaid constituents who voted them into … Continue reading Working People Won the Midwest for the Democrats – published in ‘The Nation’ feat. SEIU President Mary Kay Henry

District 1199 Leads the Way in 2018 Elections

November 9, 2018

Your hard work and dedication proved to be essential for our success in the highly contested 2018 midterm elections. Connecticut … Continue reading District 1199 Leads the Way in 2018 Elections