HIV/AIDS Protecting Ourselves, Protecting Our Patients and Residents

Health care workers are sometimes frightened by the many stories and rumors about HIV/AIDS. This colorful and highly illustrated 15-page booklet, designed so that it can also be distributed to workers with low English literacy skills, conveys the message that we can still care for our patients and residents, and protect ourselves at the same time. The concise, straightforward information in this book will put health care workers in control of the facts about HIV and AIDS.  Hard copies available for $1.00 each, prepaid. 

The HIV/AIDS Book: Information for Workers

The fifth edition of this comprehensive 68-page book was written for local union leaders and staff, who provide education and information about HIV and AIDS. The book provides answers to real questions union members ask at workshops and training sessions.  Hard copies available for $3.00 each prepaid.

SEIU's Guide to Preventing Needlestick Injuries

This 1998 36-page booklet helps health care workers members collect needlestick injury data, actively participate in product evaluation committees, work with hospital administrators, file health and safety grievances, and file complaints with the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) when necessary. Hard copies available for $3.00 each prepaid.

Is Your Building Making You Sick?

This 35-page training workbook provides SEIU members with an understanding of the causes of indoor air quality problems, and the tools to persuade employers and building owners to make indoor work environments safe and healthful. This workbook teaches workers how to work together and organize their co-workers to solve sick building syndrome problems.  Not available in hard copies.

Assault on the Job We Can Do Something About Workplace Violence

This 35-page workbook provides SEIU union leaders, staff, and members with the information and tools needed to understand and address assault and the threat of violence on the job. Not available in hard copies.