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’s Largest Healthcare and Public Service Union Announces Leadership Transition
SEIU Local 1107, which has become a preeminent force in the state, plans to build on its solid foundation to achieve even greater victories for good jobs and quality services The largest healthcare and public service union in Nevada has announced that its longtime Executive Director, Grace Vergara-Mactal, is retiring effective September 30 and will be succeeded … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Largest Healthcare and Public Service Union Announces Leadership Transition
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
Filipino American Community to Hold “Stop Asian Hate Rally” and Call for Justice for Elderly Man Who Was Attacked
Community leaders say there needs to much greater focus and resources to prevent hate crimes moving forward WHO: National Federation of Filipino American Associations – Nevada; Bamboo Bridges; SEIU Local 1107, Nevada’s largest healthcare and public service union; and community allies. WHAT: “Stop Asian Hate Rally” organized by Filipino American community … [Read more...] about Filipino American Community to Hold “Stop Asian Hate Rally” and Call for Justice for Elderly Man Who Was Attacked
Filipino American Leaders Call for Justice and Proactive Safety Measures for Elderly Man Who Was Attacked, and Urgent Steps to End Asian Hate
Prominent leaders of the Filipino American community are calling for justice and proactive safety measures for the elderly man who was attacked on May 30, as well as urgent steps to end the alarming rise in Asian hate crimes. The elderly Filipino American man, 75-year-old Amadeo Quindara, is living in fear for his life and safety as the attacker was recently released from … [Read more...] about Filipino American Leaders Call for Justice and Proactive Safety Measures for Elderly Man Who Was Attacked, and Urgent Steps to End Asian Hate
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
Gov. Sisolak to Join Caregivers, Seniors, People with Disabilities for “Home Care Voter Turnout” Event
Home care workers will outline their strategy of mobilizing thousands of Nevada women, seniors and people of color to vote, which will be decisive in this election On Wednesday, Oct. 12, Gov. Sisolak will join caregivers, seniors and people with disabilities for a “Home Care Voter Turnout” event. At the event, home care workers will outline their strategy of mobilizing … [Read more...] about Gov. Sisolak to Join Caregivers, Seniors, People with Disabilities for “Home Care Voter Turnout” Event