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    Wendell Young IV, UFCW 1776 President

         

    UPDATED - 4:28 PM Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021

    We have created this online resource center to assist our 35,000 members and their families in navigating the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Below are some links that may be useful to you and your families, including very specific safety tips and guidance on Unemployment and Workers’ Compensation benefits. We will be adding to these links as we receive new information so please make sure to visit this page daily. As always, please feel free to contact your Union Representative directly should you have any questions or concerns. If you need any additional information or services, please call our offices at 866.329.1776 or e-mail our staff for assistance. You can also email covid19@ufcw1776.org to report any specific concerns about the COVID-19 virus at your workplace. 

    UPDATES FROM PRESIDENT YOUNG (Click here to update your contact information)

    December 24, 2020: Update to Mission Foods Members 

    November 25, 2020: Thanksgiving Message

    November 25, 2020: Update to Shop Rite members

    November 8, 2020: Update to all Acme members 

    October 30, 2020: Update to Giant Eagle members 

    October 4, 2020: President's Message- Together We Can Stop COVID-19 

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    • McEldrew Young Law Group- Legal Resources for Clients
    • McEldrew Young Law Group- Legal Benefit Update for Clients 
    • Willig, Williams and Davidson Stay Informed in 3 Easy Steps

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    • UPDATED Mask guidelines from CDC
    • Workers' Compensation: Know Your Rights
    • Employee Benefits: Getting Health Care under ACA If You Lose Coverage
    • Employee Rights, Paid Sick Leave, and Expanded Family and Medical Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
    • OSHA Covid-19 Guidance for Retail Workers
    • WWD Guide to the the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security ("CARES") Act. - (03/31/2020) 
    • COVID-19 GUIDANCE: Grocery & Convenience Store Employees 
    • Protect Worker Exposure to COVID-19 (OSHA)
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    • COVID-19 and the Fair Labor Standards Act: Questions and Answers [DOL]
    • COVID-19 and the Family and Medical Leave Act: Q&A [DOL]

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    • November 23, 2020: Governor Wolf Updated Mitigation Efforts for Pennsylvania
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    • Senator Tartaglione Co-Sponsorship Memo: Covid-19 Food Worker Safety Act (03/27/2020)
    • Senator Tartaglione Co-Sponsorship Memo: Covid-19 Grocery Store Worker Safety Act (03/27/2020)
    • Sen Bob Casey- Letter to the Department of Labor RE: Essential Worker Safety

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    • CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE COVID ALERT- PA APP
    • PA Mask Order of July 1st 2020
    • If your daycare center serves essential personnel, first responders, health care staff, direct care staff, long term living staff, etc. they can request a waiver to remain open. (OCDEL)
    • During daycare closures, families on CCIS (child care works) do not have to pay a tuition share and absence will not count against the 40 day absence maximum.  (OCDEL)
    • PA Workers Affected by COVID-19 may be Eligible for Unemployment and Workers' Compensation Benefits (PA Department of Labor & Industry)

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    • West Virginia COVID-19 Health & Human Resources & Alerts (Page includes information regarding Unemployment Insurance and Workplace Safety)

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    Employee Benefits: Getting Health Care under ACA If You Lose Coverage
    Apr 15, 2020
    What Are My Rights To Get Health Care From The Affordable Care Act Marketplace If I Lose My Health Care Coverage From My Job? Q: If I lose my employer coverage, will I be able to enroll in a Marketplace health plan.
    Unemployment and Worker's Compensation Resources
    Apr 01, 2020
    Unemployment and Worker's Compensation Resources
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    Mar 27, 2020
    Selecciona su empleador abajo para ver la norma o el acuerdo de COVID de su empleador. ¿No lo ve? Visite con frecuencia a esta página web, será actualizada frecuentemente.
    Frequently Asked Questions
    Mar 21, 2020
    Frequently Asked Questions from UFCW 1776KS Members about coronavirus/COVID-19 Note to all members: One of the most important ways we can prevent the spread of this illness is to stay home from work if you are feeling ill. If you have any questions about your right to stay home from work, contact your Union Rep immediately.


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