Harlem United Vote YES to Join 1199SEIU

April 29, 2016

1199SEIU is proud to welcome the dedicated employees of Harlem United to the 1199 family. The Harlem United workers voted overwhelmingly to join 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East. By providing compassionate care to underserved people in Harlem living with HIV/AIDS, the workers at Harlem United embody the progressive spirit of the 1199 local.

Carolyn Charley, case manager at Harlem United, said: “I want to talk to the higher ups and re-introduce myself. So that they not only know my name, but know that I am a mother, I am human, I cry at night because of my struggles and I want more out of life.”

1199SEIU is the largest healthcare workers union in the US with more than 400,000 members, and one of the fastest growing unions in the country.

In addition to having a voice, the newest members from Harlem United were attracted to 1199’s pension, job security, affordable quality healthcare and educational benefits.