We have exciting news for Washington caregivers. We have finished bargaining with the state and all home care agencies over the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic – and thanks to workers raising their voices, we have won some real improvements! Details in the links below.
Agencies
- Addus
- Amicable
- Catholic Community Services
- Chesterfield
- Concerned Citizens
- First Choice
- Full Life Care
- KWA
- Millennia
- ResCare
Many of us are feeling hope on the horizon, as more and more people get the COVID-19 vaccines. Vaccine priorities continue to be updated regularly and now all of our clients ages 16 or older are eligible. Updated vaccine information, including how and where to get it for you or your client, can be found here.
Hazard pay has always been a temporary wage increase – but we are fighting to increase our wages because it shouldn’t take a pandemic for caregivers to make $20 an hour. Learn more at seiu775.org/timefor20