August 7, 2020
MLHC Newsletter
Call both your U.S. Senators today!
Call both your U.S. Senators and tell them you support Senate Bill S.3677, the "COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020!" This bill will help everyone from our healthcare professionals to our meatpacking plant workers as it will ensure an enforceable workplace safety standard is created regarding COVID-19! Call today at 202-224-3121.

Study shows disparity of COVID-19 impacts on healthcare workers
A recent study showed that health care workers of color were more likely to care for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, more likely to report using inadequate or reused protective gear, and nearly twice as likely as white colleagues to test positive for the coronavirus. The study also showed that health care workers are at least three times more likely than the general public to report a positive COVID test, with risks rising for workers treating COVID patients.

The study further highlights the problem of structural racism, this time reflected in the front-line roles and personal protective equipment provided to people of color.
Tuesday, August 11th is Election Day

Please remember to vote. If you are not registered to vote you may register and vote at your voting site on any Election Day. ALL voters provide a document establishing their proof of residence as part of the voter registration application. If you are registered to vote, please remember to bring a photo ID. For more information please visit the Milwaukee election commission


MLHC Steering Committee Member, Mariana Rodriguez recognized
Congrats to MLHC Steering Committee member Mariana Rodriguez whose work was recently highlighted in the Milwaukee Business Journal. Mariana and the Latina Resource Center which she heads do amazing work.
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Americorp positions available
Sixteenth Street is excited to announce their new AmeriCorps program is preparing to start its first service year. There are still opportunities available in their Social Services, Medical and Environmental Health departments!

Member benefits include a living stipend, education award, health insurance and more. Click the link below to check Sixteenth Street's website, view positions and apply!