Florida

At 1199SEIU Florida, we represent more than 25,000 healthcare workers, from nurses to clerical employees and everyone in between 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.

Certificate Of Need Repeal Will Have Serious Consequences

Jul 16, 2019

The Florida Legislature passed a staggering array of bad bills earlier this year – from arming teachers while attacking public school funds;…

SEIU Members Gathered Outside the Debate Center in Miami to Call on Candidates to Talk about #UnionsForAll in the First Democratic Presidential Debate

Jul 9, 2019

Healthcare workers, adjunct professors, fast food workers and community supporters stood together in solidarity near the Adrienne Arsht…

When Jeanne Vilna’s job promotion came without the expected pay increase this CNA Fought Back and Won

Jul 2, 2019

Jeanne Vilna,who works at Avante at Boca Raton, fought and won a grievance to win the higher wages she is entitled to due to her new…

There’s no debate: Floridians need affordable, quality healthcare coverage | Opinion

Jun 26, 2019

Congratulations to our member Margalie Williams who authored an editorial in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel newspaper on the Democratic…

President Gresham Elected to Fifth Term

Jun 18, 2019

Union leadership and 4,000 delegates sworn in in Midtown ceremony.

Statement by Monica Russo, 1199SEIU EVP Florida Re: Senator Baxley's Comments on Abortion Bans

Jun 5, 2019

It should be shocking that a state senator would cite white supremacist talking points to justify a radical rollback of women's healthcare…

Meet the Incredibles of Healthcare

May 21, 2019

To celebrate Hospital & Nursing Home Healthcare Worker Appreciation Month, 1199SEIU is celebrating the incredible work of our members.

The Incredibles of Healthcare: Marlyn Hoilette, RN.

May 16, 2019

To celebrate Hospital & Nursing Home Healthcare Worker Appreciation Month, 1199SEIU is highlighting the great work our members do to provide…

The Incredibles of Healthcare: Amy Runkle, CNA.

May 16, 2019

To celebrate Hospital & Nursing Home Healthcare Worker Appreciation Month, 1199SEIU is recognizing the great work our members do every day…

The Incredibles of Healthcare: Roxan Parker, RN

May 16, 2019

To celebrate Hospital & Nursing Home Healthcare Worker Appreciation Month, 1199SEIU is highlighting the great work our members do to provide…