Sea-Tac Airport workers launched a campaign to bargain for full time hours and better benefits Friday afternoon, following mass layoffs and reductions in hours due to COVID-19 travel disruptions.
Union helps frontline workers get COVID-19 vaccine in Washington
SEIU helped janitors, security officers and airport workers, many of whom have not been able to get vaccinated until now. Author: Amy Moreno Updated: 7:48 PM PDT April 17, 2021
SEATTLE The easing of COVID-19 vaccine restrictions has opened up access for everyone to get the shot. It has also made it a bit tougher to get appointments, especially for some frontline workers who have continued going to work throughout the pandemic.
SEIU Local 6 hosted a clinic Saturday to help workers like janitors, security officers, and airport workers get vaccinated. The union partnered with Discovery Health and planned to offer more shots Sunday and other weekends down the road.
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