From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): As the novel coronavirus changes our everyday lives in ways we could never have imagined, we are told over and over again how the virus does not discriminate. Day in and day out we are directed … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Health Access Network (http://www.pahealthaccess.org): As discussed on the previous calls, PHAN has compiled a briefing memo with state resources (available in Spanish here) that may be helpful during this time, as well as a briefing memo on the federal CARES Act (available in Spanish … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/04/13/heartbreaking-statistic-thanks-pandemic-last-month-was-first-march-2002-without-us Published on Monday, April 13, 2020 by Common Dreams “All it took was a pandemic and closing all the schools.” By Eoin Higgins, staff writer Schools around the country were ordered or recommended closed in mid-March, leading … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): During this time of great uncertainty and stress, we take comfort in knowing that we can help our children feel safe and secure. They reach out to me when they are feeling anxious or afraid of … Continued
From 350.org (https://350.org/): Today, we join an unprecedented coalition of labor, environmental, and climate organizations demanding that the government immediately increase protection for frontline workers. Nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals are treating patients without the basic protection and equipment they need … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center (http://www.pennbpc.org): Yesterday, Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives voted to overturn the rules put in place by Governor Wolf to close all non-essential businesses during the current pandemic as a means of limiting the spread … Continued
From We the People PA (http://wethepeoplepa.org/): All over the Commonwealth today people are dying in terrible ways— often struggling for breath without the comfort of their loved ones by their side. About a hundred more people will die today and … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Right now, Members of Congress are considering a fourth package of Coronavirus / COVID-19-related legislation. While we are grateful for measures Congress has taken to address the crisis, there remain unique challenges that refugees and … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/04/08/catastrophic-un-labor-agency-warns-coronavirus-crisis-could-wipe-out-195-million Published on Wednesday, April 08, 2020 by Common Dreams The new study estimates 1.25 billion workers in the hardest-hit sectors “are facing a drastic and devastating reduction in working hours, wage cuts, and layoffs.” By Jessica Corbett, … Continued
If you are employed in Pennsylvania and are unable to work because of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), you may be eligible for Unemployment or Workers’ Compensation benefits. The Department of Labor & Industry will continue to provide important employment benefit updates … Continued