The Struggle For A Fair Contract Continues!
After approximately
six months of
bargaining, we
entered into mediation
in August. So far,
our bargaining team
successfully warded
off many of state
negotiators' take-back
proposals, maintained
improvements from
our previous contracts
and made significant
improvements to our
contract during these
tough economic times.
Homecare bargaining in action!
Highlights of items won so far include:
• Paid Time Off: Live-in providers will have the flexibility
to take their time off in 4 to 12 hour increments, instead
of inflexible 24-hour blocks. This will enable more
live-in providers to use paid time off for their personal
needs and participate more in union activities.
Greater Ability to Build Political Power: Members will
be able to’counf o^n a simple and straightforward CAPE
contribution process and we can continue to win on
important issues to protect our clients and improve the
homecare program (see page 5 for more details).
Orientations for Live-in Providers: The live-in
"Ever since we formed our union, we have fought
hard for health care so we can keep ourselves healthy
to provide consistent, quality, and safe care for our
clients," Homecare Bargaining Chair Bev Mackey said.
"We will continue to fight for a fair settlement of
our contract."
The latest updates on negotiations are available at
www.seiu503.org on the homecare page in the~~
Care Providers section.
To find out how you can best support your
bargaining team, look for a postcard announcing
a regional meeting in your area.
homecare program can be very confusing to navigate.
Orientations for live-in homecare
workers will provide critical job
For more information on bargaining, please
information about pay rates
and number of hours authorized
contact your bargaining team member:
before live-in providers begin work.
BG Gray
Our bargaining team continues
to be most concerned about
maintaining affordable healthcare.
The state's negotiators last proposal
would make health insurance
unaffordable for many members.
According to some projections,
in a couple of years some members
could pay up to $200 per month to
retain health care coverage under
the state proposal.
Irina Nasteka
Phyllis Wills
Patrick Featherstone
Susan Gallagher
Adam Riggs
Gini Griensewic**
Lee Meyers
LJ Denney
Anita Pecoff
Kay Foster
Beverly Mackey*
Bobbie Sotin
Alice Redding
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