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Kankakee County Health workers at risk awaiting COVID-19 tests of their own, Union says
AFSCME Local 1874, which represents 25 employees of the Kankakee County Public Health Department, including registered nurses, health inspectors, and
By Shane Saathoff · 2020-05-15T13:54:06+00:00
Union Statement AFSCME Local 1874, which represents 25 employees of the Kankakee County Public Health Department, including registered nurses, health inspectors, and office staff, has raised significant concerns regarding the safety of its members during the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic. According to union representatives, health department employees working on the front lines are being forced to wait for COVID 19 tests themselves, leaving them, their families, and the community at risk.
Calls for Immediate Action The union is calling on Kankakee County officials to prioritize testing for health department staff who have been exposed to the virus in the line of duty. They argue that as essential workers, these individuals require faster turnaround times and better access to personal protective equipment to ensure they can continue their vital work safely.