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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,
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This Sunday, November 4th, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of President Barack Obama’s election. President Obama’s victory in 2008 marked a unique moment of national unity as we elected our first black candidate in the history of these United Stated to occupy the White House. Yes we did! We are closing in on another important
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Service Employees International President Mary Kay Henry released the following statement on this weekend’s shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue: “Saturday’s deadly attack on Jewish people as they gathered in their sacred space was heinous and reprehensible. Hatred, anti-semitism and attacks on those who help refugees find a better life have no place
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We’re ready for November 6th. Are you? We need to stick together and vote together. Our message to politicians: You want our votes? We want our unions! Demand #UnionsForAll: seiu.org/UnionsForAll
Connecticut
Waterbury, CT – Dozens of picketing caregivers denounced illegal changes in compensation and benefits, and severe cuts in residential services implemented by Priority Healthcare Group as the operator of Waterbury Gardens. Priority Healthcare Group made cuts to nursing staff, as well as laundry, housekeeping and dietary services over the last six months, while also refusing
Connecticut
State’s Largest Union of Health Care Workers also endorses 51 candidates in State Senate and State House races HARTFORD, CT — The state’s largest union of health care workers, the New England Health Care Employees Union, District 1199, SEIU, announced today endorsements for four constitutional officers in addition to Ned Lamont for Governor: Susan Bysiewicz
Connecticut
This SEBAC video explains the Fiscal Commission and how its proposals would impact Connecticut workers. Watch and share the ad:
Community Programs (CT)
Hartford-Today a bill passed the Senate that would provide funding increases to non-profit agencies that service people with disabilities in group homes and day programs throughout the state. The bill would provide a $14.75 minimum wage and a 5% increase for workers above $14.75 effective January 1, 2019. 18,000 union and non-union workers who care
Community Programs (CT)
Workers who care for the disabled in privatized group homes and day programs have issued strike notices to nine private agency providers that operate services in 250 locations throughout the state. The strike notices received by employers today state 2,400 workers will strike May 7th beginning at 6 AM. Workers had been set to strike
Community Programs (CT)
On April 13th, 1199 released a new ad featuring Oak Hill workers Pam Reid Johnson and Takela Roberts! Watch & share the ad: As Connecticut legislators find the funding for our Community Programs workers, the new TV ad calls on elected officials to understand that the work they do is important to the lives of