SEIU1199NE media coverage on COVID-19
The union, which represents 25,000 government and private-sector health care workers in hospitals, nursing homes, group homes and home care … Continue reading SEIU1199NE media coverage on COVID-19
Nursing Homes & Hospitals
Workers Announce Strike Deadline Against Cassena Care due to Unfair Labor Practices
Union caregivers from District 1199NE, SEIU, sent their intent to strike notice to Cassena Care Norwalk, Stamford and New Britain … Continue reading Workers Announce Strike Deadline Against Cassena Care due to Unfair Labor Practices
Connecticut
Elder-Care Facilities’ Cut Funds
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
Rhode Island
New report details staffing crisis in Rhode Island nursing homes
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
District 1199 Joins Genesis HealthCare to Protect Nursing Homes in Connecticut’s Cities
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
Governor Lamont Signs Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill
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
Gov. Ned Lamont signs bill that incrementally increases Connecticut’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2023
SEIU 1199NE President Rob Baril opened the ceremony in which Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill that will raise Connecticut’s … Continue reading Gov. Ned Lamont signs bill that incrementally increases Connecticut’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2023
Connecticut
Healthcare Safe Staffing Task Force Recommends Adding 253 Frontline Positions to Meet Basic Needs of Inmate Care at DOC
Reaching safe staffing levels to provide basic inmate healthcare in Connecticut’s prisons would require hiring 253 additional caregivers. That is … Continue reading Healthcare Safe Staffing Task Force Recommends Adding 253 Frontline Positions to Meet Basic Needs of Inmate Care at DOC
Connecticut
UPDATE: Nursing Home Workers’ Strike
Nursing home workers and SEIU 1199 New England leadership will hold a press conference on Wednesday, May 1st at 4:00 … Continue reading UPDATE: Nursing Home Workers’ Strike
Connecticut
SEIU 1199 Nursing Home Strike Notice Withdrawn to Continue Negotiations
The New England Health Care Employees Union, SEIU District 1199, withdrew the intent to strike notice sent to Connecticut nursing … Continue reading SEIU 1199 Nursing Home Strike Notice Withdrawn to Continue Negotiations