Workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic are putting themselves at risk every day to care for their patients, residents, consumers and communities. SEIU Healthcare PA has put together resources to help. If you have any questions, contact your organizer or call our Member Resource Center: 1-800-252-3894.
Staying Safe
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The Training and Education Fund has produced a series of videos for healthcare workers:
- Contaminated Laundry
- Disinfecting Surfaces
- Handling Packages and Mail
- Handwashing
- Proper Use of Gloves
- Tips for Going from Work to Home
- Unemployment Compensation
- FAQ Unemployment compensation
Resources for Difficult Times
- How to File for Unemployment
- Click here for Frequently Asked Questions about applying for unemployment or
- Watch this FAQ video on Unemployment Compensation.
- SEIU International has an additional Resource Page
Demand Action from Our Elected Leaders
Senators Maria Collett and Lindsey Williams have introduced the American Working Family Relief Action Plan to provide frontline workers with the tools they need to maintain their mental and physical health during the COVID-19 pandemic. This act will:
- Provide emergency funding for safety equipment, including personal protective equipment such as N95 masks, and mental health supports for all essential workers
- Create clear standards for the implementation of containment control plans in healthcare facilities
- Prioritize frontline workers for COVID-19 testing
- Suspend or limit in-person services by shifting to virtual assistance working standards for all essential workers
- Require cleaning standards for workplaces that remain open to meet or exceed state and federal standards for COVID-19 prevention.
Take action today to demand that our elected officials #ProtectAllWorkers.
Additional Resources:
PA Dept. of Health
World Health Organization (WHO) Situation Reports
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Novel Coronavirus
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Interim Guidance for Healthcare Workers
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control COVID-19 cases geographical distribution