Illinois care workers celebrate higher paychecks in 2022 — a raise won by fighting together through their union On January 1 of this year, 28,000 home care workers and 12,000 home child care workers got another raise. Home care workers contracted with the state of Illinois now make $16 per…

CHICAGO — SEIU Healthcare Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Kansas President Greg Kelley issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives’ voted to pass the Build Back Better Act: “We applaud and celebrate the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the Build Back Better Act, legislation that is truly…

SEIU members applaud home care, child care, climate, immigration aspects of reconciliation framework, call for urgent passage CHICAGO — Greg Kelley, President of SEIU HCIIMK, issued the following statement in response to the newly announced framework for the federal budget reconciliation package, including a major investment in care and jobs: …

With Biden’s Build Back Better Act, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build an economy that works for everyone, starting with the home care industry. …

Call to Action on Public Safety — ‘We’re fighting for our lives.’ This holiday weekend brings with it both joy and fear for too many across our nation. That’s because, unfortunately, we have every reason to fear that this weekend will bring violence in our communities. As we spend this…

Crain’s Chicago Business recently reported on a coalition of 30 hospitals and the Illinois Health & Hospital Association new program to “help health care organizations across the state reduce systemic racism and health disparities.” …

For most people, Judas and the Black Messiah has been on their radar screens through HBO or the Hollywood award season. Daniel Kaluuya won an Oscar for his portrayal of civil rights activist Fred Hampton, and his castmate LaKeith Stanfield won rave reviews for his timeless red carpet style. But…

Loretto Hospital recently made national news after shocking revelations that a high-profile executive lined up vaccines for his favorite luxury watch store and steakhouse, as well as his Trump Tower condo building. My first reaction was: Seriously? …