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.
FL's Essential Healthcare Workers are Fighting for our Future on Nov. 3rd!
Mar 18, 2021
“A special election must be called by the governor for Florida Senate District 37 because it’s so blatantly clear that the November race was…
Feb 19, 2021
MIAMI----Members of the state’s largest union of healthcare workers, 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, are objecting to a contract…
Jan 14, 2021
For hundreds of 1199ers, Jan. 20 is the anniversary of one of the most important days of their lives. These 1199ers were present 12 years…
Jan 13, 2021
We are less than two weeks into 2021, and our nation is at a dangerous crossroads. The road behind us is littered with violent acts of…
Dec 29, 2020
While Florida has been a hot spot of the COVID-19 pandemic that has ravaged our communities and economy for nine months, the hardworking…
Dec 16, 2020
The 2020 general election was historic. President Elect Joe Biden won more than 80 million votes -- the most votes of any presidential…
Nov 25, 2020
1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East member political organizers (MPOs) played a big part in recent election victories. From…
Nov 2, 2020
Tomorrow is election day. It’s the last push to the polls in an election that could be a turning point for Floridians and all Americans. Eva…
Oct 29, 2020
Member political organizer (MPO) Sophia Colley remembers when the Obama Administration, led by President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe…
Oct 27, 2020
It’s the final stretch before the November 3 election and CNA Kaydra Bonamy is on a mission to get Floridians to vote. As a member political…