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If you have questions regarding your work location or contract, please contact your Steward or your Business Agent.
Friday, July 24, 2020
Genorocity: Nina Jackson and her union want the federal stimulus bill to cover hazard pay, paid leave and more
Thursday, July 23, 2020
York Dispatch: Union seeks hazard pay for essential workers, funding for social services
Thursday, July 9, 2020
SEIU Local 668 is excited to announce an informational town hall on COVID-19 on Saturday, July 11 at 1:00 pm. The town hall will feature epidemiologist Dr. Leslie E. Phillips, currently the Director of Population Health and Safety Services for SEIU Local 775’s Benefits Group. She’ll be talking with us about what we know about the coronavirus, and, importantly, how we can keep ourselves safe at our worksites, and in our communities.
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
SEIU Local 668 held a Senate call in day for members about funding in the next COVID-19 Stimulus package.
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
SEIU Local 668 sent an email to all members about the Just Recovery press event held by the PA Legislature
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
SEIU Local 668 emailed members to send an Email to Beaver County Commissioners to support the county workers.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
The Ellwood City Ledger: Beaver County Courthouse employee tests positive for COVID-19
Friday, May 15, 2020
Allentown Morning Call: Human Services union objects as Northampton County calls employees back into workplaces Monday
SEIU Local 668 emailed members and asked them to send an Email to Northampton County Council to support county workers.
Monday, April 27, 2020
SEIU Local 668 is holding a meeting with PA Attorney General Josh Shapiro on Thursday, April 30th at 6 PM. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please submit any questions you have for the AG by Noon on Wednesday the 29th.
Please register for this meeting via the link below:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcqcOqspjsqGtYAj8U5qf4C3ODg-oKXIET4
Please pre-submit a question for AG Shapiro by Noon on 4/29:
https://forms.gle/y4dw1o7BfY6M9Ves9
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
The Pittsburgh Current: SEIU Calls For Closure Of Halfway Houses For ‘Knowingly’ Putting Employees, Residents At Risk To COVID-19
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
SEIU Local 668 released an abbreviated edition of our quarterly newsletter, Re:Union.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
SEIU Local 668 will be hosting an additional tele-townhall on Thursday, April 16th at 11 AM. Please register via this Zoom link and submit any questions by Noon on Wednesday, April 15th.
Friday, April 10, 2020
The Meadville Tribune: Temporary furloughs to begin Monday in Crawford County
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
The Altoona Mirror: Child welfare workers seek safety amid virus outbreak
The Washington Observer-Reporter: Washington County government seeks voluntary lay-offs
The Pittsburgh Current:‘In way over their heads’: Allegheny Co. jail wasn’t prepared for COVID-19, employees say
Tuesday, April 7,2020
From the Penn Capital Star: From 668 member Chris Good: COVID-19 in Pa.: Federal, state lawmakers need to step up to protect frontline workers | Opinion
Monday, April 6, 2020
SEIU Local 668:released a full membership email update. If you would like to participate in Thursday’s Roundtable Discussion with Legislators, please register here. If you’d like to take part in Monday’s COVID-19 Tele-Townhall, please register here.
Thursday, April 2, 2020
SEIU Local 668 released a membership email update.
The Beaver County Times: Essential public workers demand more COVID-19 protections
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
SEIU Local 668: Lackawanna County Works to Stop the Spread While Protecting Workers
The Governor’s Office: Gov. Wolf, Sec. of Health: Pennsylvania on Statewide Stay-at-Home Order Beginning at 8 PM Tonight, “Most Prudent Option to Stop the Spread”
The U.S. Department of Labor: COVID-19 and the American Workplace
The Altoona Mirror: Union critical of county rules
Thursday, March 26, 2020
SEIU Local 668 released an additional membership update email concerning COVID-19.
SEIU Local 668 president Steve Catanese put all public sector employers on-notice for the lack of enacted policies to protect all public sector workers here in Pennsylvania via a press release.
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
SEIU Local 668 president Steve Catanese and Business Agent Al Smith spoke with the Beaver County Times regarding the County’s failing grade on COVID-19 policies and protection for workers.
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
SEIU Local 668 president Steve Catanese provided the following statement to the Butler Eagle in response to Butler County furloughing all non-essential employees.
Wednesday, March 17, 2020
From the AOPC website: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Closes Courts to the Public Statewide. If you are a court employee, please check this page for a list of related orders for each county’s courts.
From SEIU Local 668: We’re asking all members to complete this short survey so that we can organize all of the health, safety, and security concerns that you’re facing during this pandemic. Please find the link here and complete it as soon as possible.
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
From PennLive: Pa. coalition unveils plan aimed at protecting ‘most vulnerable’ during coronavirus crisis
Monday, March 16, 2020
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging: The PA Dept. of Aging released the following guidance for the county Areas on Aging.
PennLive: Wolf orders statewide shut down as coronavirus spreads; what does it mean?
ABC6: Governor Wolf Extends COVID-19 Shutdown Across Pennsylvania
The PA Department of Labor and Industry: Pennsylvania Workers Affected by COVID-19 May be Eligible for Unemployment and Workers’ Compensation Benefits
SEIU Local 668: Second letter from President Steve Catanese to all non-state employers (county, municipal, and non-profit) employing 668 members
Saturday, March 14, 2020
SEIU Local 668: COVID-19 Mitigation Steps and Updates: SEIU Local 668 remains in constant contact with Governor Wolf’s office regarding the COVID-19 outbreak in Pennsylvania. As of March 14th, the Governor has issued mitigation procedures for Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties, and has ordered the closure of all Pennsylvania public schools for a period of ten days. These steps have been taken in order to mitigate the spread of the virus. Read more.
Friday, March 14, 2020
SEIU Local 668: First letter from President Steve Catanese to all non-state employers (county, municipal, and non-profit) employing 668 members
From SEIU Local 668: First posted on Facebook
From SEIU Local 668: Update email provided to members.
Thursday, March 12, 2020
OSHA: This set of updated guidelines from OSHA provides employers with information on how to prevent the spread of COVD-19 in the workplace.
Monday, March 11, 2020
SEIU Local 668: Began releasing best practice infographics via Facebook to members.
Friday, March 6, 2020
From SEIU Local 668: Update email provided to members.
