Scroll below to see photos and video testimonials from our nursing home workers on the frontlines of the Covid-19 pandemic.

(April 9th, 2020) — Nursing home workers demanded more PPE (personal protective equipment) from the Trump administration and the Illinois nursing home industry as part of a National Day of Action. Workers also demanded an end to poverty wages and short staffing, and called for immediate paid sick time without punishment.

New data and news reports show that nursing homes are ground zero in the Covid-19 pandemic as workers are risking our own lives and the safety of our families by doing our jobs to protect our residents. NBC News reported:

Nearly 2,500 long-term care facilities in 36 states are battling coronavirus cases, according to data gathered by NBC News from state agencies, an explosive increase of 522 percent compared to a federal tally just 10 days ago.

This is why nursing home workers are speaking out, taking strong action and demanding accountability from the nursing home industry to push owners to do absolutely everything in their power to protect our workforce and residents.

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