- Assisted Living Workers at WA Facility Call for Higher Wages. Workers for an assisted living facility are calling for higher wages in their union contract negotiations. Aegis Living, a Seattle-based company, has been in negotiations with Service Employees International Union – Local 775 – since March 2023. Workers say higher pay would help with retention. SEIU 775 says Aegis Living has increased fees for residents, but that money has not made its way to workers. Chetty said some of his colleagues are leaving for minimum wage jobs because the pay is similar, and the work is less stressful. –Washington News Service
- 911-211-988 Under One Roof: A first-of-its-kind service that brings social services and mental health together to support 911 is now operational through Valley Communications Center and Crisis Connections to serve South King County. –read full story at the following link: https://northwestprimetime.com/news/2024/may/20/south-king-county-now-offers-911-988-211-under-one-roof/
- Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program: From June 1 through October 31, the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides benefits to lower-income older adults to purchase locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs. –read full story at the following link: https://northwestprimetime.com/news/2024/may/15/senior-farmers-market-nutrition-program/
- AARP Seeks Nominees for Washington State Exceptional Volunteer Award: The award honors people ages 50+ who are sharing their time, talent, experience and skills to enrich the lives of community members. –read full story at the following link: AARP Seeks Nominees for Exceptional Volunteer Award
