1199 HAITIAN CAUCUS STATEMENT ON THE RECENT TRAGIC EVENTS IN HAITI
The 450,000 healthcare workers of 1199SEIU, United Healthcare Workers East, are saddened and outraged by the recent assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. We wish his widow, Haiti’s First Lady Martine Moïse, a speedy recovery and send our deepest condolences to the Moïse family and all of Haiti. 1199SEIU stands with the people of Haiti and with the thousands of Haitian members in our Union. - Read more
The 1199SEIU Haitian Caucus Celebrates Haitian Heritage Month
Uniting union members within SEIU & 1199 for political, educational and advocacy work on issues impacting the Haitian community.
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