Workers

RELEASE: COVID-19 Protections needed for Nebraska meat and poultry workers

Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities, Press Release / By /

***For Immediate Release*** Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Contact: Magdalena Cazarez Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed O: (402) 438-8853 ext 119 C: (402) 504-0074 mcazarez@neappleseed.org  Lack of COVID protections threatens Nebraska workers, communities, food production Community groups highlight missing protections, offer assistance Lincoln, NE — On Wednesday, April 29, Nebraska community advocates, food production workers, and public […]

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Workers

Weekly Update: We must include all Americans in the pandemic response

Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities / By /

Meatpacking outbreaks highlight immediate need to protect workers As meatpacking plants in Nebraska become the epicenter of the state’s coronavirus outbreak, the struggles faced by the workers inside are becoming increasingly apparent and alarming. Many face a difficult choice: go to work and risk exposing yourself and your family, or stay at home with no

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Take Action: The 4th Coronavirus Relief Package must include All Americans

Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities / By /

As the country continues to navigate the public health and economic crisis, it is critical for Congress to respond to the vital needs of our communities by passing an inclusive, fourth coronavirus relief package. This legislation must ensure that testing, medical care, financial relief, food assistance, and foster care funding covers all Americans, regardless of

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SNAP

SNAP can help make ends meet in hard times

Economic Justice / By /

With so many Nebraskans facing unemployment and reduced income, many are confronting challenges making ends meet. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can help. SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, can help individuals and families get nutritious food on their tables. Who is eligible for SNAP? Because of the major economic changes caused by COVID-19 many

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Essential workers must have essential protections

Economic Justice, Immigrants & Communities / By /

Essential workers must have essential protections Nebraska’s meatpacking workers find themselves in dangerous working conditions As meatpacking plants in Nebraska become the epicenter of the state’s coronavirus outbreak, the struggles faced by the workers inside are becoming increasingly apparent and alarming. Many face a difficult choice: go to work and risk exposing yourself and your

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¡Todos contamos! De cómo las familias y jóvenes en cuidados alternativos pueden completar el censo juntos.

Child Welfare / By /

Nebraska sigue siendo líder en el país para el censo, entre los estados con más cuestionarios completados, y necesitamos su ayuda para mantener este nivel de respuestas. Eso, especialmente cuando estamos contando las comunidades que son frecuentemente menos reportadas, incluyendo los jóvenes en cuidados alternativos, como ‘foster care’. Es muy importante contar a los jóvenes

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We Count! How foster families can complete the census together

Child Welfare / By /

Nebraska is currently one of the top states in the nation for census self-response, and we need your help to keep that up, especially in counting communities that often go under-reported, including youth in foster care. Counting children in the 2020 census is so important – these statistics will be used to determine how billions

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¡Completar el censo es rápido, fácil y seguro! Completing the census is easy, quick, and safe!

Immigrants & Communities / By /

 Gracias a Telemundo Nebraska y Radio Lobo Omaha por la oportunidad de hablar sobre el Censo 2020 y la importancia de la participación de la comunidad. ¡Recuerda, completar el censo es rápido, fácil y seguro! Para ver la entrevista sobre como completar el censo, pulsa aquí. Si quieres saber más sobre el Censo y

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Health Insurance in the Pandemic: Get Covered. Stay Covered.

Health Care / By /

Now, more than ever, everyone in our state needs affordable, quality health insurance. During this difficult time, it is vital that all Nebraskans know some of the coverage options available. Getting and Staying Covered If eligible, you may be able to enroll in Marketplace or Medicaid insurance. Marketplace Insurance: If you lose your coverage, your

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El cheque de ayuda económica: Apoyo directo en tiempos difíciles

Economic Justice, Immigrants & Communities / By /

¿Quién es elegible para el cheque de ayuda económica? La elegibilidad depende de los ingresos y de otros elementos como estatus migratorio. Los individuos que ganaron hasta $75,000 por año y los casados que hacen impuestos juntos quien ganaron hasta $150,000 por año son elegibles. Si quieres saber si eres elegible o cuánto dinero vas

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