Connecticut
Hartford’s Yvonne Dimmett won’t be working this Labor Day. That is rare for Yvonne, who holds two full-time jobs, both … Continue reading Opinion: A CT worker has two full-time jobs. Patients, students, and workforce deserve better.
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“We thank Governor Ned Lamont and his team for extending the Premium Assistance enrollment through April 7th. Union estimates show … Continue reading Press Release: Statement on our recent PCA agreement with Gov. Lamont
Connecticut
“All of us at 1199 and the SEIU State Council are devastated to hear of the passing of our SEIU … Continue reading Statement from President Rob Baril – Regarding the passing of State Representative Quentin “Q” Williams
Connecticut
SEIU 1199NE has learned that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved federal funding for the home care … Continue reading CMS Funding Approval for PCAs a Boost for Health Care and Paid Time Off
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“The New England Health Care Employees Union, SEIU 1199NE, strongly supports the protection and advancement of women’s rights, including having … Continue reading Statement by SEIU 1199NE President Rob Baril on Today’s Supreme Court Decision Overturning Abortion Rights
Nursing Homes & Hospitals
“Nursing home caregivers have sacrificed everything during the coronavirus pandemic, including paying with their own lives and the lives of … Continue reading SEIU 1199NE President Rob Baril’s Statement on Updated Nursing Home COVID Fatality Data by DPH
COVID-19
District 1199 New England is encouraging workers to get vaccinated against COVID since last December based on the advice and … Continue reading Statement on requirement for employees of long-term care facilities to receive COVID-19 vaccinations
Connecticut
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A coalition of labor leaders, progressive legislators and other activists upped the pressure Monday on Gov. Ned Lamont and the … Continue reading Labor-based coalition urges Lamont, lawmakers to tax wealthy to fund ‘people’s recovery’ from pandemic
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HARTFORD, CT – Health care workers kept a safe distance from each other as they gathered on the north steps … Continue reading Long-term Care Workers Rally For A Pay Increase, Bill of Rights