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4-17-20 How to access Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)

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Did you work as an Independent Contractor (IC), collected 1099s or operated your own business and you have no contributions with EDD?
Here is an update on the PUA program. That program will begin accepting applications on April 28. At the Wednesday press conference both Governor Newsom and Labor Secretary Julie Su said that once applications are accepted it will take 1-2 days for people to get their monies.  Below is a PowerPoint outlining the process

4-7-20 Seeking 2,000 volunteers

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Sisters, Brothers, Kin—

As you know, the COVID-19 virus poses a significant risk to many of our members who are older, disabled, or immunocompromised. Additionally, many of our members are caretakers of others who fall into the at-risk category, and they simply cannot risk going to the store to get what they need.

If that sounds like you, we wanted to let you know that we’ve created a system to have trusted IATSE volunteers help get you what you need, like groceries or prescriptions.

4-3-20 IATSE Mental Health Resources during COVID-19

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Sisters, Brothers, Kin—

We all know that times like these can put us in a bad place mentally. If you are hurting right now, just know that your Sisters, Brothers, and Kin (as well as so many others) love you and stand beside you.

We wanted to take this opportunity to provide some resources that may help you through these difficult times:

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255