Front Feature
Service Employees International Union President Mary Kay Henry, who leads the second largest union in the United States, has a message for … Continue reading SEIU has an ambitious new plan for workers’ rights. Democratic candidates should take notice.
Connecticut
Thursday afternoon, Hamden Mayor Curt Leng, accompanied by state politicians, officials, staff, reps from Local 1199 SEIU, the New England … Continue reading Elder-Care Facilities’ Cut Funds
Front Feature
An important message from SEIU 1199NE President Rob Baril: “In the past 10 days, 3 mass shootings have struck our … Continue reading Stronger Together – A message from President Rob Baril
Rhode Island
Congrats to our Rhode Island Nursing Home members, staff, and community members for standing up for better staffing at a … Continue reading New report details staffing crisis in Rhode Island nursing homes
Connecticut
SEBAC and the Lamont Administration have completed their discussions on pension re-amortization in accordance with the recently passed biennial budget … Continue reading UPDATE: Pension Re-Amortization Discussions – July 18th 2019
Connecticut
A year has passed since lofty promises were made to repair the financially struggling and volatile health care system that … Continue reading One year after DOC took over inmate health care, troubles persist
Connecticut
1199 Members, Many of you have seen news reports indicating that the recently passed state budget included $450 million in … Continue reading Neither 1199 nor SEBAC will be part of negotiating more sacrifices for state employees.
Connecticut
Union officers and caregivers are working together with administrators from Genesis HealthCare to secure the jobs of approximately 2,000 caregivers … Continue reading District 1199 Joins Genesis HealthCare to Protect Nursing Homes in Connecticut’s Cities
Connecticut
Gov. Ned Lamont signed legislation on Tuesday, June 25th that will establish an employee-funded family and medical leave program in … Continue reading Governor Lamont Signs Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill
Connecticut
By KAY WRIGHT | SPECIAL TO HARTFORD COURANT | JUN 07, 2019 | 6:00 AM The Trump administration recently issued … Continue reading A new rule would bar home care workers from deducting union dues from paychecks. It’s unfair.