WHEN: Thursday August 8th, 2024
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PT
WHERE: Fresno Post-Acute
1233 A st, Fresno, CA 93706
WHO:
Assemblymember Joaquín Arámbula (D-31)
Nursing Home Workers (members of SEIU 2015); Supporters and Allies
WHAT:
SEIU Local 2015 is the nation’s largest long-term care union and California’s largest labor union representing more than 470,000 nursing home workers and home care providers. Participating SEIU 2015 members will be available on-site for interviews.
WHY:
The press event is a call to action for improved staffing safety standards, livable wages, and better working conditions. Nursing home workers are advocating for the wages and benefits needed to attract and retain workers, respect for seniority, wellness bonuses, and contributions to their health and training. This event highlights the urgent need for investment in the workforce that provides life saving care for our loved ones.
A 2024 report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General underscores that nursing homes across the country are stricken with monumental staffing problems, high levels of burnout, frequent employee turnover, and a lack of resources needed to train new employees. A recent SEIU 2015 poll found that, when asked about their concerns on the job, staffing levels and wages were the top concerns (both at 86%), followed by financial security and retirement benefits (81%), and healthcare benefits (77%).
Press Contacts:
DKC News
SEIU@dkcnews.com
On Site Contacts:
monicamo@seiu2015.org