News and Bargaining Updates

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

USW Local 7600 organized and hosted a vigil to promote unity and solidarity against the systemic and racial injustices our nation is currently facing, including the recent tragic killing of George Floyd. Political leaders, union members, and community members gathered to pay respects and protest the senseless killing of innocent Black lives. The crowd united in chants of "No justice, no peace," and the powerful phrase "Black Lives Matter" echoed among all present.

 Alliance of Health Care Unions
Special Assignment Agreement – Trust Funded Position
Posting for Alliance Partnership Representative (APR)

Role Title

Alliance Partnership Representative (APR)

General Description

APR will support building Alliance union capacity and UBTs

Locations Available:

Regional Ops (geographical area of concentration – Downey and Corona)

Qualified members can now take advantage of enhanced COVID-19 temporary benefits which include, but are not limited to:

For employees exclusively working from home

You should use your already existing, union-negotiated sick time:

- Full-time employees recieve 120 hours frontloaded
- Part-time and on-call employees receive 60 hours frontloaded and accrue the rest based on an average of straight time hours paid in the preceding two (2) pay periods.

The Alliance of Healthcare Unions in partnership with the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions have created a weekly newsletter, "MeFit," as a positive resource for us to use.  The information within the newletter are subjects related to health, financial wellness, kids activities, current events, useful tips and much more.  "A one stop shop to help staff stay positive and a nice break from COVID emails," as stated by Marci Acevedo, one of the content creators.

The most recent edition Volume 1 | Issue 5, covers:

LATEST UPDATES

Homeless Population Isolation Protocols

March 27, 2020  

1. PPE and Use of Personal Masks