UPSEU Local 1222 is committed to being the preeminent labor union by providing professional representation, superior negotiations and adherence to democratic principles which maintain the integrity of the union for the benefit of our members and their families.
FEMA will pay families up to $9K to help cover funeral costs for COVID victims. The program was enacted under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Please click on the FEMA link below for specific details. https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance
Based on the American Rescue Plan for employees who paid taxes on unemploy-ment benefits during 2020 that they will be issued refunds by the IRS for Federal taxes paid on unemployment benefits for up to $10,200.00. Many of you chose to have 20% of the money deducted for taxes. Read More...
On November 24, 2020, the Newtown Bus Drivers nearly unanimously approved a Tentative Agreement for the drivers first union contract, which was reached between UPSEU Local 1222 and All-Star Transportation, LLC. The Agreement provided each of the drivers with job security through the Grievance and Arbitration Procedures, a Seniority Clause, and Safety & Health Provision. Read More...
UPSEU members at the University of New Haven have been working around the clock throughout the coronavirus global pandemic. University of New Haven's Charger Blog highlights the behind-the-scenes work of facilities employees crucial to maintaining and cleaning campus for the ultimate return of students, and, in the meantime, the local emergency personnel who are calling campus home as they respond to COVID-19. Read Here
FEMA will pay families up to $9K to help cover funeral costs for COVID victims. The program was enacted under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Please click on the FEMA link below for specific details.
Based on the American Rescue Plan for employees who paid taxes on unemploy-ment benefits during 2020 that they will be issued refunds by the IRS for Federal taxes paid on unemployment benefits for up to $10,200.00. Many of you chose to have 20% of the money deducted for taxes. Read More...
