
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.

Jan 16, 2026
Nurses ‘Furious’ Over Big Ugly Bill Diminishing Nursing Status,
Among Widespread Damage To Healthcare System
Jan 16, 2026
Across Florida Facilities, Union Nurses Score Victories

Jan 16, 2026
Learning Sessions Kick Off Revamped Nurse Council Focused on Nursing’s Biggest Challenges

Jan 16, 2026
Critical care nurse Martha Wydra is a comprehensive leader, standing up and speaking out for her fellow 1199SEIU members, coworkers,…

Jan 16, 2026
At 2025 1199SEIU Florida Delegate Assembly

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…

Sep 25, 2025
Bargaining committee members of 1199SEIU are negotiating with Tenet Healthcare for a new contract that will stem rampant turnover and the…

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…

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…

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…