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Nursing home reform signed into law!

Quinn signs NH reform

After months of trips to Springfield to talk with our legislators, hearings and negotiations, the nursing reform legislation SEIU Healthcare Illinois nursing home members and our allies fought so hard for was signed into law by Governor Quinn on July 29th. This is a great first step in our fight for quality long-term care!

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Taking a stand against home care cuts!

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SEIU Healthcare members joined our allies in Chicago ADAPT for a 100-person rally in downtown Chicago on June 29th to protest cuts to the state's home care program. Following the rally, we marched to the intersection of Clark and Randolph Streets and sat down in protest, stopping traffic for nearly 40 minutes. The action was aimed at raising awareness about the devastating impact cuts will have on the over 80,000 seniors and people with disabilities whose independence and safety depend on the care they receive in their homes.  

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Illinois lawmakers decide to take more time on budget

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Last week, our elected officials in Springfield decided that they will return to Springfield to continue working on the state budget, rather than quickly passing an irresponsible budget that would have devastated Illinois families. Even though they are taking more time to do the right thing, we know that the Illinois families aren't safe until they pass a fair budget that protects the programs we depend on. We need to keep the pressure on to make sure they find new revenue to stop cuts. Your legislators need to hear from you today.

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Nursing Home Reform Passes in Illinois

Rico and Stermer, 5-7-2010

Nursing home workers in SEIU Healthcare Illinois have cause for celebration today with the passage of Senate Bill 326. The passage of the bill moves nursing homes one step closer to ensuring quality care for residents and better working conditions by raising staffing levels in facilities.

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SEIU Healthcare helps lead rally of 15,000 in Springfield

4-21-10

Thousands of seniors, people with disabilities, children and parents joined SEIU Healthcare Illinois members and our labor, community and social service allies in the Responsible Budget Coalition in Springfield to protest possible budget cuts that would harm our state's most vulnerable populations.  The event, called the "Save our State" rally, brought 15,000 citizens from across Illinois to Springfield to let lawmakers know they need to stop budget cuts, and pass a responsible budget before they adjourn this session.

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Illinois policymakers walk a day in our shoes

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As part of our campaign to protect quality home care and child care for Illinois families from deep budget cuts, SEIU Healthcare members are hosting state legislators to work alongside of them to get a firsthand understanding of what home care and child care means for tens of thousands of families throughout the state.

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SEIU Illinois Members Endorse Gov. Pat Quinn

Gov. Quinn and Vice-Chairs

Healthcare, child care and service workers in Illinois endorsed Governor Pat Quinn's campaign for Governor today, calling him the candidate with a strong history of standing up for working families and the leadership Illinois needs to get out of economic crisis.

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