Care Comes First Maryland, along with the Healthcare Workers Union 1199SEIU UHWE, had been fighting for 2+ years for Baltimore City Homecare and Nursing Home professionals to receive a Covid benefit. Mayor Brandon Scott heard our voices and together we delivered $1,581,500 in individual cash benefits of $500 each to 3,163 long-term direct care workers.

We worked tirelessly during the height of the pandemic, taking care of our clients while risking our own health, often for low wages. This benefit was just one small act in recognition of our labor.

And we’re not stopping here! Although the benefit is complete, we’re still pushing forward in our plan to win fair wages and benefits for homecare workers and nursing home caregivers. Let’s all come together and form unions to improve our working conditions.