Vaccine Information for Employees

1199 Delegate Michael Adams talks about why he got vaccinated for COVID-19.

1199 member Pablo Olivera talks about his experience in getting vaccinated for COVID-19.

George Gresham Receives His 2nd COVID-19 Vaccination Shot

1199SEIU Secretary Treasurer Maria Castaneda Gets Vaccinated For COVID-19

George & Siana Gresham Speak About the COVID-19 Vaccine from 1199SEIU on Vimeo.

George Gresham Gets Vaccinated For COVID-19 from 1199SEIU on Vimeo.

Jacqueline Lord- Workman's Circle Nursing Home from 1199SEIU on Vimeo.

1199SEIU POSITION ON COVID-19 VACCINATION

COVID-19 vaccines have been established to be safe and highly effective in reducing the risk of infection and preventing severe illness, hospitalization, and death for those who become infected.

We believe that education should be the first strategy to promote vaccination, and we have focused tremendous resources on communicating with our members to answer their questions, address their concerns, and encourage vaccination. At this juncture, vaccination is not simply an option, it’s mandatory – and for good reason – because as healthcare workers, our actions have a greater impact on public health than any other workforce sector.

After all we have seen over the last year and a half, we owe it to our patients, our co-workers, and our communities to get vaccinated.

• COVID-19 VACCINE TALKING POINTS
Spanish | Russian | Creole | Chinese

Other Resources

• Doctor says her father died after catching Covid-19 in hospital
• Lo que necesita saber sober la vacunas del COVID-19 - Actualizado el 12 de diciembre 2020

Schedule An Appointment to Get Vaccinated

New York State
Schedule Your Appointment Online
covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/
Schedule your appointment on the phone
1-833-NYS-4-VAX

New York City
Schedule Your Appointment Online
vaccinefinder.nyc.gov/
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1-877-VAX-4NYC

New Jersey
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covid19.nj.gov/pages/covid-19-vaccine-locations-for-eligible-recipients
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855-568-0545

Massachusetts
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www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-vaccination-locations
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Maryland
Schedule Your Appointment Online
coronavirus.maryland.gov/pages/vaccine
Schedule your appointment on the phone
855-MD-GoVAX

DC
Schedule Your Appointment Online
coronavirus.dc.gov/vaccinatedc
Schedule your appointment on the phone
1-855-363-0333

Florida
Schedule Your Appointment Online
floridahealthcovid19.gov/vaccines/vaccine-locator/
Schedule your appointment on the phone
1-866-200-3468

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As we head into the third year of a pandemic that has lasted longer than expected, Governor Hochul’s 2022 State of the State honors the work and sacrifices that 1199SEIU members have endured. We are pleased to see the Governor is making a significant commitment to invest in the current healthcare workforce, increasing the number of new workers joining the workforce, and moving them along their career pathway. We are also glad to see industry-wide solutions, including a new portal for potential healthcare workers and others seeking training. While we await more details in the budget proposal, we do have key questions about support for vital safety net institutions that have provided lifesaving care during this pandemic and about how the need for permanent wage increases will be addressed. Read More
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COVID19 Vaccine Resources

1199SEIU POSITION ON COVID-19 VACCINATION

Resources

• 1199SEIU POSITION STATEMENT ON COVID-19 VACCINE

• 1199SEIU COVID-19 VACCINE FACT SHEET
Spanish | Russian | Creole | Chinese

• 1199SEIU COVID-19 FAQ with Dr. Van H. Dunn, CMO, 1199SEIU Benefit Funds
Spanish | Russian | Creole | Chinese

• COVID-19 VACCINE TALKING POINTS
Spanish | Russian | Creole | Chinese

Other Resources

Schedule An Appointment to Get Vaccinated

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COVID19 Vaccine Resources

1199SEIU POSITION ON COVID-19 VACCINATION

Resources

• 1199SEIU POSITION STATEMENT ON COVID-19 VACCINE

• 1199SEIU COVID-19 VACCINE FACT SHEET Spanish | Russian | Creole | Chinese

• 1199SEIU COVID-19 FAQ with Dr. Van H. Dunn, CMO, 1199SEIU Benefit Funds Spanish | Russian | Creole | Chinese

• COVID-19 VACCINE TALKING POINTS Spanish | Russian | Creole | Chinese

Other Resources

Schedule An Appointment to Get Vaccinated

News Feed

• 1199SEIU COVID-19 VACCINE FACT SHEET
Spanish | Russian | Creole | Chinese

• 1199SEIU COVID-19 FAQ with Dr. Van H. Dunn, CMO, 1199SEIU Benefit Funds
Spanish | Russian | Creole | Chinese

• COVID-19 VACCINE TALKING POINTS
Spanish | Russian | Creole | Chinese