Who needs to be tested?
All staff who work in nursing homes must be tested, except for people who already tested positive for COVID-19.
We have received numerous calls from members saying that they received a call from “1199” about an additional benefit for which the member must pay. This is a scam. We will never call you requesting money for your benefits. Hang up immediately, block the caller and report this to our Fraud and Abuse hotline.
A car caravan of more than 100 officers and staff from 1199SEIU brought music and celebration to hospital and nursing home workers in recognition of their sacrifice and dedication.
WHAT: Frontline nursing home workers at 36 long term care facilities across the
state will hold silent and solemn vigils, expressing their grief and concern. Members
of 1199SEIU, who work for some of the biggest for-profit nursing home networks on
the East coast and beyond, are facing similar challenges whether they are upstate,
in the Hudson Valley or the metropolitan region. They include:
“Healthcare workers are on the front lines serving the public health. They face unprecedented challenges today taking on a pandemic and economic crisis. These caregivers, including the 24,000 represented by members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East in Florida, need the support of elected officials and government at all levels to protect their patients, their families and themselves.
As the state begins to reopen, we are committed to making sure that it is done deliberately, with adequate safeguards and social distancing in place, to prevent a resurgence of the virus that could potentially overwhelm caregivers in every setting.
“We commend Speaker Pelosi and the House of Representatives for standing up for working people through the passage of the Heroes Act. COVID-19 has ravaged our nation, and no group has been more affected than our dedicated healthcare workers who continue to put their lives on the line to care for those who are unable to care for themselves.
On the front lines of the war on COVID-19, there are many civilian heroes going out of their way, as volunteers and contributors. Also, many who are elected to serve are going the extra mile. In this column the Eagle hopes to give our readers an ongoing update on those fighting in the front lines.
WHAT: After several meetings and thousands of petition signatures were presented to Westchester Medical Center administrators, the healthcare employer is still refusing to provide frontline staff with any form of hazard pay for their work during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.
Enhanced pay recognizes 300 workers for dedicated service during pandemic.