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When: Saturday, May 31st 9 AM- 1:00 PM Where: Manchester Community College 60 Bidwell Street Manchester, CT 06040 Why: With some Republican candidates already stating that if elected they would end collective bargaining and have a “Wisconsin moment in Connecticut” it is more important than ever for us to be politically active this election. What:
Connecticut
HARTFORD, CT— In yet another major legal victory for nursing home workers, U.S. District Court Judge Robert N. Chatigny (CHAT-nee) today found HealthBridge Management in civil contempt of court and ordered the New Jersey-based nursing home corporation to comply with all of the terms of a prior federal injunction. In a conference call with attorneys
Connecticut
At three Delegates Assemblies held in October 2013, 1199 Delegates voted for members of the 2014 Election Board. As specified in our By-Laws, the Election Board consists of seven regular members and seven alternates from across all divisions of the District. Members of the Election Board supervise and, within the parameters set by our ByLaws, set
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1199 members in the NP-6 and P-1 Bargaining Units will be receiving Annual Increments (AIs) and a 3% Wage Increase during the summer of 2013.
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Caregivers at West River Health Care Center in Milford have been striking in the presence of a newfound feline friend who has become a daily fixture on the picket lines. “Scabby” was with caregivers last winter when their employer, HealthBridge Management, illegally locked out workers in the freezing cold. Now the loyal cat has returned to lend his support once again to those striking against HealthBridge’s unlawful implementation of deep cuts to their pay and benefits.
Home Care
After six hours of debate, the Connecticut State Senate passed H.B. 5312 by a vote of 22 to 14. More than 6,000 home care workers, who voted last month to join SEIU District 1199NE, will now be able to bargain for better wages, benefits and have a voice in Connecticut’s home care system. “Before the
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Home care consumers and workers gathered on March 29th to celebrate the formation of CT Home Care United, the first-ever union for Connecticut’s in-home care providers, a new division of District 1199, SEIU.
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Personal care attendants in Connecticut are now ready to choose a union to advocate for our consumers and our families.
Home Care
Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) in Connecticut have the opportunity to join together in Home Care Workers United – District 1199 SEIU to win improvements for themselves in their jobs and improve the quality of care for the seniors and people with disabilities they provide care for.
