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.

1199SEIU Florida Nurse Participates On National Panel To Highlight Keys To Win In Workplace, Community & Politics

Oct 8, 2026

Sarah Chrisofferson, an 1199SEIU Florida member and a Registered Nurse at a West Palm Beach hospital, recently took part in a national…

Annual Retreat Brings Together 1199SEIU Florida Nurse Leaders

Oct 8, 2026

A talented contingent of 1199SEIU nurse members gathered in the Florida Keys for a intensive yet invigorating retreat to discuss developing…

1199SEIU Nurses Fight Florida’s Affordability Crisis

Oct 8, 2026

With skyrocketing costs of living throughout Florida, an affordability crisis is putting punishing pressures on nurses and their fellow…

Our Vote = Our Power In Florida: 1199SEIU Members Endorse Slate Of Candidates Who Stand With Workers & Families

Sep 29, 2026

MIAMI – With Floridians facing an unprecedented affordability crisis as gas, groceries, insurance, housing and other costs skyrocket,…

Florida Healthcare Workers, Union Members & Community Allies Demand Protections for Immigrant Healthcare Workers, Caregivers

Sep 23, 2026

MIAMI — Members of 1199SEIU, the largest union of healthcare worker in Florida, are rallying across the state as part of "Healthcare Needs…

Members Of 1199SEIU Endorse 2026 Primary Election Candidates Who Stand With Florida Workers & Families

Jul 17, 2026

With Floridians facing an unprecedented affordability crisis, members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East have endorsed local, state…

Workers Address Affordability Crisis & AI Overreach To Kick Off Contract Negotiations with HCA Florida Hospitals

Jun 29, 2026

Dozens of Bargaining Committee members from 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East have shared how the affordability crisis in Florida is…

Union Members Stand Up With Co-Worker To Make Hospital Workplace Safer

Jun 16, 2026

After a co-worker was pricked with a “live” needle at Florida Medical Center (FMC) in Fort Lauderdale, numerous members of 1199SEIU signed…

Meet Your New 1199SEIU Florida EVP DeQuasia Canales: Dedicated To Help Union Members Build, Grow & Thrive

Jun 16, 2026

Longtime union leader DeQuasia Canales has always been fully dedicated to improving the workplaces and lives of members all across the…

1199SEIU Florida Nurse Council Meet-Ups Build Connections, Boost Power In Workplaces

Jun 8, 2026

Led by the 1199SEIU Nurse Council, groups of RNs and LPNs recently gathered at three in-person nurse meet-ups in Palm Beach, Broward and…