Topic: Montana

SEIU 775 Sisters, Brothers, Siblings, This summer has been filled with caregivers taking action in ways we haven’t had a chance to do in the past couple years. As you’ll read in this newsletter, we’ve had caregivers come together in Washington, Montana, and even Alaska for pickets, bargaining, political education, celebrations, and more! And, in […]

Because of the work our Union, SEIU 775, did to help pass the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Montana’s Department of Public Health and Human Services now has the funding to offer temporary assistance for 12 months of childcare for eligible healthcare workers – including long-term care workers. Applications are now open. Funding is limited […]

BOZEMAN – There has been an ongoing discussion in Washington on how much to spend for President Biden’s Build Back Better plan. Anna Volkersz, a home care worker in Bozeman—says the waiting is costly not only for her but for her clients. “It takes a special person to do what we’re doing,” says Volkersz “We help […]

A note from SEIU 775 President Sterling Harders SEIU 775 Members and Caregivers,In our January newsletter, we talked about the huge challenges in the upcoming Washington and Montana legislative sessions. Despite caregivers still being on the frontlines of the pandemic, we faced uphill battles around funding our contracts, extending hazard pay, and doing right by […]

“The pandemic has been hard on a lot of caregivers. Our hours are all over the place. One week you’re up, the next you are down. It makes it hard to maintain enough hours to keep my health insurance or stay on top of my bills. Unlike people who work in an office, caregivers can’t […]

“Most of the caregivers I know would not be doing this if they didn’t love their jobs. But that doesn’t mean we should have to live in poverty. I’m asking our elected leaders in the State to support us caregivers with more than just words. You clapped, now act. Don’t forget about us in HB […]

“Most of the caregivers I know would not be doing this if they didn’t love their jobs. But that doesn’t mean we should have to live in poverty. I’m asking our elected leaders in the State to support us caregivers with more than just words. You clapped, now act. Don’t forget about us in HB […]

Caregivers in Montana have come a long way, but we still have a long way to go. Some of us still make under $15 per hour, despite risking our lives during this pandemic to take care of the most vulnerable. And even for those of us over $15, we know that raising the floor lifts […]