Florida

At 1199SEIU Florida, we represent more than 25,000 healthcare employees —from nurses to clerical employees — working in the hospital and nursing home industry. We work in some of the largest for-profit and academic healthcare institutions in the state and are constantly working to achieve affordable, high quality healthcare for all. Our members have a rich history of striving to transform lives by empowering our communities to stand for justice, dignity, and respect for everyone.

Florida Members Among First To Discuss Priorities With New 1199SEIU National Leadership

Sep 25, 2025

Florida members and delegates were among the first to join new 1199SEIU national leadership in a conversation about our union’s future when…

Tenet Workers Negotiate For New Contract To Stem Staffing, Retention & Care Crisis

Sep 25, 2025

Bargaining committee members of 1199SEIU are negotiating with Tenet Healthcare for a new contract that will stem rampant turnover and the…

1199SEIU Caregivers Meet With Central Florida Public Media Leaders To Discuss Challenges, Rewards Of Working In Nursing Homes

Sep 25, 2025

ORLANDO – Members of 1199SEIU joined a listening tour hosted by Central Florida Public Media and WMFE to share the many challenges and…

199SEIU Nurse Members From UHT Join 'Our Families Come First' National Day of Action

Jul 27, 2025

MIAMI – 1199SEIU nurse members from UHealth Tower represented their union and joined a large contingent of SEIU members in Florida as well…

1199SEIU Florida Nurse Leaders Attend Nurse Of Distinction Awards Gala In NYC

Jul 27, 2025

Two nurse member leaders from 1199SEIU Florida recently were excited to attend the 2025 Nurse of Distinction Awards Gala in New York City…

Veteran RN Says Nurses Need Strong Union Voice In The Workplace

Jul 25, 2025

RN Linda Smith has been a nurse since 2001, providing care at medical facilities all over the nation before settling in South Florida five…

Nursing Home Workers Tell D.C. Lawmakers: “Hands Off Our Healthcare”

May 29, 2025

Teams of Florida nursing home workers joined fellow SEIU members from across the country on multiple lobbying visits to Washington, D.C. to…

Collaborative Approach to Contract Negotiations Delivering Results For 1199SEIU Members At HSA South Florida Hospitals

May 28, 2025

The member-led 1199SEIU Florida bargaining committees for Florida Medical Center, North Shore Medical Center and Palmetto General Hospital…

Statement of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East on the Budget Bill Passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on May 22

May 23, 2025

“The House budget represents a massive and appalling giveaway to billionaires at the expense of children, seniors, people with disabilities,…

1199SEIU Caregivers Call for Greater Safety Measures After Nurse Attack At HCA Florida Palms West Hospital

May 20, 2025

Member leaders of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East are calling for greater staffing and safety measures for caregivers and other…