Governor signs our PPE bill into law!
Thanks to SEIU members’ insistence, California took a big step in pandemic readiness with the passage of Senate Bill 275. […]
You’re entitled to workman’s comp if you get COVID-19: IT’S THE LAW
Early in the pandemic—at our urging—Governor Newsom signed an Executive Order to protect those of us who contract COVID-19 from […]
SEIU 121RN Launches Our Pandemic Safety Platform
Union Nurses and healthcare professionals are in a unique position to provide valuable insight and precise guidance. For decades, […]
L.A. Times again mourns Celia Marcos in its “Pandemic’s Toll” series
The September 14, 2020, issue featured our member, Celia Marcos, in its “Pandemic’s Toll” coverage.
Check out SEIU International’s latest COVID resource page
Get the latest on:
- Paid Sick Leave Resources
- Latest Guidance on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- OSHA Whistleblower Protections
- Unemployment & […]
Report PPE shortages to your Union!
Be sure to use our online tool to report PPE shortages at your workplace—in real time.
PPE bill moves to Assembly floor for full vote
SEIU California
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Waivers and Guidance Documents
See all the latest from the California Department of Consumer Affairs »»» https://www.dca.ca.gov/licensees/dca_waivers.shtml
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FREE peer-to-peer counseling for dealing with the stresses of the pandemic
The emotional stress of the COVID-19 pandemic puts healthcare personnel at exceptional risk.
California Medical Association (CMA) Wellness Program (CMA Wellness) […]
PPE bill introduced: SB 275—The Healthcare and Essential Workers Protection Act
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the nation’s and the state’s unpreparedness. One specific example—the lack of an adequate supply of personal […]
Cal/OSHA PPE guidelines for severe shortages
Because we pushed them, Cal/OSHA reinforces strict guidelines for severe respirator shortages.
It’s important to read the entire document here.
HERE ARE SOME […]
Testing Guidelines from the California Department of Public Health
These guidelines were first published July 14, 2020, and are periodically updated: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Updated-COVID-19-Testing-Guidance.aspx
The California Department of Consumer Affairs created […]
Press Release: Nurses issue 10-day strike notice at Riverside Community Hospital and plead for staffing and safety.
For Immediate Release: Monday, June 22, 2020
CONTACT: Terry Carter, (805) 312-0024