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Tips for Safer Working During COVID-19

Like a few other library workers, I have been working a reassignment for Hennepin County Public Health doing COVID-19 Case Investigation.

Tips for Safer Working During COVID-19

Get tested for COVID-19- It’s free!

Email from Sue Hoel, Benefits Manager at Hennepin County

The coverage we have is no out-of-pocket cost for the test or related office visit, regardless if the provider doing the testing is in their network or not.

Get tested for COVID-19- It’s free!

No Co-pays for Mental Health Services

We are in extremely difficult times and many of us are struggling with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. That’s why we are encouraging folks to take advantage of our mental health services provided through our health insurance. ALL MENTAL HEALTH CO-PAYS ARE FREE.

No Co-pays for Mental Health Services

WE NEED JUNETEENTH AS A REAL PAID HOLIDAY

Over the past few months AFSCME unions at HC have been advocating for the addition of Juneteenth as a paid county holiday.

WE NEED JUNETEENTH AS A REAL PAID HOLIDAY

A Brief Discussion on Layoffs

With the disappointing budget news, more and more people are talking about layoffs. While every department is working to find ways besides layoffs to close holes in their budget, it’s possible that those efforts might not be enough.

A Brief Discussion on Layoffs