After pay had stagnated at around $11 an hour for over a decade, the new minimum wage will help solve the workforce shortage crisis so Nevada’s rapidly-aging population and people with disabilities get quality care 13,000 Nevada home care workers’ lives are beginning to change dramatically as they start to see the state’s new $16 minimum wage show up in their paychecks. The … [Read more...] about “Life-changing” $16 Minimum Wage Goes into Effect for 13,000 Nevada Home Care Workers Following Years of Strong Union Advocacy
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Nevada Care Connection Growing Exponentially, Helps Low-Income Older Adults and Those with Disabilities
The program helps vulnerable populations navigate the healthcare system and is on track to nearly double last year’s volume Nevada Care Connection, a state-funded program overseen by JFSA, has exponentially increased its reach over the past two years. It helps older adults, people with disabilities, and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing navigate the healthcare system … [Read more...] about Nevada Care Connection Growing Exponentially, Helps Low-Income Older Adults and Those with Disabilities
American Cancer Society Announces 2024 Las Vegas Game Changer Gala and Celebrates Community Impact
Kickoff event creates excitement around upcoming gala and the fight against cancer in Nevada The American Cancer Society (ACS) announced its highly anticipated Game Changer Gala during the Executive Committee Gala Kickoff event on Wednesday, September 6 at Jaguar Land Rover Las Vegas. The event atmosphere was electric as luminaries from across the community … [Read more...] about American Cancer Society Announces 2024 Las Vegas Game Changer Gala and Celebrates Community Impact
Over 1,000 Nevada Home Care Workers Take Part in Landslide Union Elections in one of the Biggest Organizing Drives in Recent History
Workers say they are forming their union to advocate for good jobs and quality care so seniors and people with disabilities get the services they urgently need In one of the biggest organizing drives in recent history, over 1,000 Nevada home care workers have already voted or are taking part in landslide union elections at multiple employers. Workers say they are forming … [Read more...] about Over 1,000 Nevada Home Care Workers Take Part in Landslide Union Elections in one of the Biggest Organizing Drives in Recent History
Nevada Home Care Workers Win Historic $16 Minimum Wage and Major Funding Increase to Ensure Quality Care
Through organizing their union, workers were empowered to lead the fight for the increases, which will help solve the workforce shortage crisis so the rapidly-aging population and people with disabilities get the services they urgently need Minimum wage will be life-changing for the state’s 13,000 home care workers, whose pay has been stagnant at around $11 an hour for over … [Read more...] about Nevada Home Care Workers Win Historic $16 Minimum Wage and Major Funding Increase to Ensure Quality Care