Happy #CareWeek !
A time to honor and appreciate the hard work caregivers do in our communities. #CareIsEssential #UnionsForAll
Healthcare workers are in Tampa at an event with President Joe Biden to say thank you to him and his administration for supporting national nursing home staffing standards that will protect seniors and caregivers. #CareIsEssential #WeCareForFL 1199SEIU💫 Joe Biden
As we discuss these vital changes with VP Harris, remember it’s about real people. Every care worker, every family member who relies on long-term care—this is for you. #CareCantWait #CareIsEssential
Imagine a future where care jobs are valued as the essential work they are, with fair wages and strong benefits. That's what we're working towards. #CareCantWait #CareIsEssential
We were joined today by U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra Secretary Xavier Becerra and SEIU Local 99 to celebrate the 1-year anniversary of President Biden’s executive order on care. Check out the photos here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjBnEJB 💪 #CareIsEssential
Historic move by the Biden-Harris Administration! New rules will ensure Medicaid dollars support home care worker wages, not just agency profits. It's about fairness and quality care. #CareCantWait #CareIsEssential
Join us this #CareWeek as we discuss 'Long-Term Care and Older Adults' with VP Harris. We're making strides in ensuring high-quality care is accessible and affordable. #CareCantWait #CareIsEssential
🧵 This morning, home care workers & President Thomas of SEIU Virginia 512 joined Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services Andrea Palm to celebrate the newly released Medicaid Access Rule’s investments in care workers. #CareCantWait #CareIsEssential
As we kick off another insightful #CareWeek , let’s continue the momentum to ensure that everyone, no matter their age or disability, has access to the care they need and deserve. #CareCantWait #CareIsEssential
Historic move by the Biden administration! New rules will ensure Medicaid dollars support home care worker wages, not just agency profits. It's about fairness and quality care. Vice President Kamala Harris #CareIsEssential
HHS.gov Joyce Bumbray-Graves 'This is a great step to really addressing our ltc crisis. There are all these folks at the table, and we are heading in the right direction.'- LaNoral Thomas
Thank you to HHS.gov for hosting this necessary convo because #CareIsEssential and #CareCantWait !
Let’s hear it for our care workers! With the proposed rules, long-term care jobs are set to become good, family-sustaining union careers. This is the respect and security our caregivers deserve. #CareCantWait #CareIsEssential
Monumental move by the Biden-Harris administration! New rules will help ensure Medicaid dollars support home care worker wages, not just agency profits. It's about quality care and respect and fairness for our home care heroes! #CareCantWait #CareIsEssential
🧵 This morning, home care workers & President Thomas of SEIU Virginia 512 joined Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services Andrea Palm to celebrate the newly released Medicaid Access Rule’s investments in care workers. #CareCantWait #CareIsEssential
Let’s hear it for our care workers! With the proposed rules, long-term care jobs are set to become good, family-sustaining union careers. This is the respect and security our caregivers deserve. #CareCantWait #CareIsEssential
This week we met with Senator Senator Rosemary Bayer☮️ and Senator Mallory McMorrow to talk about Senate Bills 790 & 791 which will restore home care workers our right to form a union.
Our voices need to be heard & our demands met! #CareIsEssential #MIHomeCareWorkersUnited #UnionsForAll
SEIU Virginia 512 “There are systemic changes that are needed. We’re talking about women of color, and opportunities for us to have an equal voice... and now the person in charge wants to talk about it, too.”
- Athena Jones, SEIU Virginia 512 Home Care Chapter chair