As Healthcare Costs Soar, SEIU Continues 14 State Campaign to Hold House Republicans Accountable
Campaign centers the stories of nurses, homecare and service workers WASHINGTON, D.C. – As healthcare premiums skyrocket and everyday prices continue to climb, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is running a multistate campaign to talk to voters about who’s to blame and sharing the stories of nurses, homecare and public service workers. The program targets […]
Winning Back Stolen Wages for Care Workers
Wage theft runs rampant in the care industry. From short checks to unpaid mileage, care workers across Colorado fall victim to greedy care agencies every day. Fortunately, through the power of worker organizing, we have recourse through the State of Colorado to fight back and win lost and stolen wages for care workers. At CCWU […]
Historic State Care Worker Board Makes Landmark Recommendations to Colorado Legislature
Direct care workers in Colorado joined with care recipients to recommend increasing wages to $25/hr and provide solutions to improve the direct care industry through Colorado’s Direct Care Workforce Stabilization Board in the Colorado Department of Labor. DENVER, CO – Members of Colorado’s first Direct Care Workforce Stabilization Board voted in favor of several recommendations […]
Sign Up for the First Direct Care Workforce Stabilization Board Public Hearing!
Join care workers across Colorado for the first public hearing for The Direct Care Workforce Stabilization Board aimed at addressing concerns within the care industry. We won a seat at the table, and now its time to take action! This is your opportunity to speak up and advocate for positive change in our industry. The […]
Get Updates about the Direct Care Workforce Stabilization Board!
Last year, care workers made history by winning the Direct Care Workforce Stabilization Board! This bill ensured that direct care workers across our state have real decision-making power in how our industry is run! Today, we’re continuing that fight for better jobs and better care for all Coloradans and we need your help! Sign up […]
Colorado Direct Care Workers: CHECK YOUR PAY!
Are you being paid what you are owed? The new minimum wage for direct care workers is $15.75 across the state and $18.29 if you are living in Denver. If you are a Direct Care Worker in Colorado, check your pay and use the button below to let us know if you aren’t being […]
CCWU Proud to Attend SEIU 105 Leadership Summit
This week, Care Worker Leaders from across Colorado were proud to participate in the annual Leadership Summit held by SEIU Local 105. We’re always excited to build power with service workers across the Mountain West. When we stand together and fight, WE WIN!
Press Release: Care Worker Bill Passes CO Legislature
Following years of care workers taking action and speaking out, Colorado legislature passes bill to strengthens their voice in shaping industry — Board will bring together care workers, the people receiving care, employers, and government to address Colorado’s care crisis *Click here for photos and videos of care workers lobbying at the capitol over the past several weeks. DENVER, CO – […]
