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Where to get the COVID-19 Vaccine?

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Oregon is currently in the first stage of vaccine distribution. Healthcare workers, homecare workers and people working in long-term care facilities can get the vaccine now (Phase 1a). Adults (age 16+) with intellectual or developmental disabilities who live in their own, family, foster, or group home and their unpaid caregivers, personal support workers and direct support professionals can also get vaccines now (Phase 1a). In the next stage (Phase 1b) other essential workers and people at higher risk of severe COVID-19 illness, including people 65 years of age and older will get the vaccine. Click here for details.

SEIU 503 Member Hardship Fund

In times of need, we’re stronger if we pull together and lift each other up. That’s why our Union created a COVID-19 hardship fund to provide cash assistance to any SEIU member who has faced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 public health crisis. Any SEIU member (or sub-local) may donate to the fund, and all members in good standing are eligible to receive funds.

Find out more here.

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Unemployment Benefits & Other State Services

In these challenging times public services are more important than ever. But they’re not always easy to navigate. Please check the resources pages above that provide specific information for different job classifications. But for general information, our Union has created GetHelpCOVIDoregon.org, a one-stop resource for the public services that will help us get through the public health and economic crisis we face.

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Are you facing eviction or housing insecurity?

Oregon has a new eviction moratorium valid throughout the state from December 23, 2020-June 30, 2021. If you are unable to pay rent, you must give your landlord a signed statement in order to protect yourself from eviction.

Click here for additional information on the moratorium. Click here for a template of the signed statement.

Haga clic aquí para obtener información adicional. Haga clic aquí para firmar una declaración.

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New OSHA Rules Governing Safety

Workers across Oregon have won new workplace safety rules that are going to help protect us as this spike in Covid-19 cases happens. On November 6 the Oregon Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) filed the Emergency Temporary Standard to help keep us safe on the job. These new protections include:

• Transparency and reporting about exposure and cases.
• Training on how to safely deal with the situation.
• Science-based information that will be provided in a clear and concise way to employees to lower risk potentials.
• Proper ventilation.

Read More Here…

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Membership Advantages resources for Covid-19

Membership Advantages are only available to SEIU 503 members.

Members who have LifeMap short term disability insurance through SEIU 503 can file a claim if they contract Covid-19 or a quarantine is imposed on them. Please note that a waiting period of 3 weeks applies before benefits begin. Claims may require formal documentation from a health agency.

Do you have student loans and have seen a disruption to your income as a result of Covid-19? The SEIUMB Student Loan Forgiveness Navigator may be able to help reduce your student loan payments. SmartSavings also offers discounts on online therapy and health programs, educational programs for kids, entertainment and food delivery.

For additional information contact our Member Assistance Center at (844) 503-SEIU (7348).

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Child Care

If you are continuing to work during this public health emergency and need child care, please call 211info to get connected with a provider as soon as possible. We’ve put together a guide for SEIU members who are trying to apply.

If you are a childcare provider, we’re working on a letter of agreement with the state – which is like a short-term contract – to ensure the safety and security of childcare workers during the COVID-19 crisis. We will post more information on this page as we receive it.

Here are some additional resources and information from Oregon Early Learning Division.

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Community Resource Guide

With information on state and county resources, food assistance, low-cost healthcare, childcare and more, our resource guide is an attempt to pull together all the resources in the state that are available to people impacted by COVID-19.

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Additional Resources

• 211 is the go-to public phone number to get information about Novel Coronavirus and referrals to programs for food, shelter, health care and more. CALL 211 or 1-866-698-6155; TEXT your zip code to 898211 (TXT211); EMAIL help@211info.org. 
• Visit the Oregon Health Authority’s COVID-19 website for weekly public updates about how many people are being monitored in Oregon, as well as sharing updates about how Oregon families can help prevent the spread of coronavirus.
  • English fact sheet
  • Español
  • Русский
  • 简体中文
  • Tiếng Việt
• Ten Steps for preventing Coronavirus: in English and Spanish
• API Materials: The Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO) has compiled information related to Coronavirus in Asian and Pacific Islander languages.
• Regarding the Coronavirus and xenophobia — read this article in TIME magazine, and this one from the Los Angeles Times.
• UndocuScholars has created a list of resources available to undocumented people.

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Latest updates from the Oregon Health Authority