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SEIU President demands that employers and the Federal administration #ProtectAllWorkers
Did you see SEIU President Mary Kay Henry on MSNBC on April 7? Our International Union President called on employers to do right by frontline workers during this crisis, and demanded that President Trump step up to get healthcare workers the supplies they need to do their jobs safely.
Click here to watch the interview.
San Joaquin County Members Win Extension in Fight to Stop Clinic Closures
San Joaquin County Supervisors held a hearing today to explore closing two health clinics that serve more than 6,000 patients in predominantly minority and low-income communities. The County’s push to close health facilities during the current COVID-19 pandemic alarmed residents across the county – including SEIU 1021 members who decided to fight back.
What the Federal CARES Act means for SEIU 1021 Members
The Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act is the stimulus legislation passed recently by the US Congress.
This $2 trillion package is intended to mitigate the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic for a number of different groups, including individuals, small businesses, big corporations, hospitals and public health, federal safety net programs, state and local governments, and education.
Are you curious how the CARES Act impacts you? Download our cheat sheet here to learn more about:
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Cash Check for Workers
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Extended and Enhanced Leave and Unemployment Benefits
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Eviction Relief for Renters and Mortgage Relief for Homeowners
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Student Loan Payments (for Federal Gov’t Loans Only)
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Utilities Payment Relief
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Benefits Indirectly to Workers via their Employer/Industry