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.

Census: We Care. We Count.

Feb 26, 2020

The 2020 Census is fast approaching, and I can’t overstate the importance of your participation.

Florida 1199ers Donate $20K to Hurricane Relief

Feb 26, 2020

Months after Hurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas, residents in hard hit areas are still struggling to recover. Many were touched by this…

The President's Column: Elections Are About Building A Country That Works For Us All

Feb 26, 2020

Unlike most countries—Canada, France, Japan, and Mexico, for example—where election campaigns only last a few weeks, our country’s campaigns…

Editorial: Fighting For a Country That Works For Us All

Feb 26, 2020

Florida CNA Catherine Jefferson buried her murdered son in December. New York Capital Region CNA Taneisha Addison is petrified of losing the…

2020 Legislative Session Update

Feb 25, 2020

Dozens of 1199SEIU Florida members recently turned Tallahassee purple for Senior Day, one of the most important public events this…

The 2020 Census: We Care. We Count.

Feb 20, 2020

It’s time for the 2020 Census. The U.S. Constitution requires a count every ten years of every person living in the U.S.

We Care For Florida: Political Year In Review

Feb 12, 2020

As we look back on 2019, we’re proud and excited by what 1199SEIU members accomplished when we got active and engaged. Standing together, we…

1199SEIU Training Fund Helps Member Lauren Malic Fulfill Her Lifelong Dream to Become a Registered Nurse

Jan 8, 2020

When Lauren Malic was a little girl growing up in New Orleans, her dream was to become a nurse. Years later, she never lost sight of her…

Florida’s Silver Solutions Coalition Addresses the Challenges of Long Term Care

Dec 17, 2019

On October 22 in Orlando, FL, more than 30 1199ers gathered with members and representatives of the American Association of Retired Persons…

UNION MEMBERS HELP POWER POLITICAL VICTORIES ACROSS STATE; CRITICAL RUNOFF REMAINS IN ORLANDO

Nov 22, 2019

Members of 1199SEIU played an important part in political victories in Orlando, Saint Petersburg and South Florida earlier this month,…