COVID-19 Basics: How to Protect Yourself and Others

In many counties where UFCW 227 members work and live COVID-19 case levels are high and continue to rise with new variants. We all work hard and getting sick is an inconvenience we’d all like to avoid. Take the following steps to protect yourself and your family from COVID-19, the flu, colds and other illnesses

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Caitlin Blair
Increasing Membership and Engagement

While Right-to-work laws have made it difficult for unions in right-to-work states to retain and increase membership there are certain things you can do as a steward to overcome these hurdles. We have comprised a list of effective ways to continue to grow our UFCW membership and open up engagement with new members.

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Emily Browning
Get Internet: Do you qualify for high-speed, low cost internet?

The bi-partisan infrastructure law puts $45 billion dollars into a new “Internet for All” plan. As part of that plan rural, suburban or urban families can qualify for up to $30 per month off of your Internet bill. Additionally, GetInternet.gov has teamed up with 20 internet service providers who will offer you a high-speed, high quality internet that costs $30/month. By pairing your Internet for All benefit with a qualified plan, you could have high-speed internet for $0/month.

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Caitlin Blair
At Home COVID Tests are Covered By Insurance

Starting January 15th, if you have health insurance you can get the cost of an at home COVID test covered. Up to 8 COVID tests per individual can be covered each month. Different insurance companies are handling this new requirement in different ways, so it’s important that you call your insurance company to find out how your COVID tests will be covered.

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Caitlin Blair