Worker led hospital bargaining committee reaches settlement deal at 6 AM this morning following 19 hours of intense negotiations Read More

Free Public Yoga Event In Honor Of Mental Health Month Read More

Virginia Kondas, an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) at UHealth Tower in Miami and 1199SEIU Florida member leader, was proud to play a key role in a healthcare relief mission with fellow union caregivers earlier this year in Jamaica. Read More

Nearly 1,400 healthcare workers at two Boston Medical Center-owned hospitals voted on May 13th to ratify a new, three-year union contract that will deliver meaningful wage increases, protect workers’ own healthcare coverage, and preserve important benefits workers had previously won under prior contracts with the former Steward Healthcare facilities. Read More

With deep sadness, 1199SEIU announces the passing of former President George Gresham, after a long illness. Read More

Caregivers Win Childcare Fund Benefits, Up to 17.5% Wage Increases, And More To Help Recruit And Retain Healthcare Workers Read More

Mental health and addiction providers will gather to offer resources and services while local artists provide interactive hands-on art therapy Read More

Led by the 1199SEIU Nurse Council, groups of RNs and LPNs recently gathered at three in-person nurse meet-ups at restaurants in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties to build connections and foster leadership, engagement and power in their workplaces in 2026. Read More

Members, staff and supporters of 1199SEIU Florida turned out in force to join millions nationwide to make their voices heard on “No Kings Day.” The historic non-violent protests in cities and towns across the state and country were to stand up against anti-democratic authoritarianism and exploitation menacing communities and working families today. Read More

The new union contract for Southern Tier Hospital Workers Addresses Wages & Pension Read More

The newly approved union contract includes quarterly attendance bonuses, a uniform allowance, and significant wage increases meant to retain and recruit workers Read More

After multiple worker led job actions, nursing home workers have an agreement to vote on next week Read More

All union members in the BMC Union Coalition support their siblings and urge BMC management to reach settlement now to invest in good jobs and quality care. Read More

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1199ers vote to authorize an one day strike at BMC Read More

Healthcare Workers Demand State Leaders Prioritize Healthcare Funding To Prevent Hospital, Clinic & Nursing Home Closures Read More

Over a hundred frontline home care workers from around the state joined State Senator Gustavo Rivera and other legislators in Albany earlier today to urge support for the Home Care Savings & Reinvestment Act (S2332A/A2018A) that would save the state approximately $35 billion over ten years by transitioning home care services to a managed fee-for-service model with direct state oversight and improved transparency. Read More

Healthcare Workers Demand State Leaders Prioritize Healthcare Funding To Prevent Hospital, Clinic & Nursing Home Closures Read More

Governor Hochul’s budget on path to offset devastating Congressional Republican cuts to healthcare, but state leaders must act now to provide critical investments Read More