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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.
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Apr 16, 2024
More than 100 long-term care workers from across Florida gathered in Orlando recently to accomplish one goal – prepare for contract…
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Apr 12, 2024
Jennifer Parker, a longtime and active 1199SEIU Florida member-leader recently authored an editorial published in The Orlando Sentinel that…
Apr 2, 2024
Like most years in Florida, the 2024 state legislative session was a mix of good, but also bad and ugly. Committed leaders and advocates…
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Apr 1, 2024
The Florida Supreme Court made a sound decision today, affirming that Amendment 4 clearly satisfies the requirements for placement on the…
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Feb 22, 2024
As the 2024 Florida Legislative Session moves into its final stages, caregivers with 1199SEIU continue to strongly advocate for bills that…
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Feb 20, 2024
It was a celebration of successes in 2023 and a look ahead to more in 2024 at the recent 1199SEIU Florida Delegate Assembly hosted at the…
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Dec 29, 2023
Workers at West Broward Rehabilitation & Healthcare called out the facility for bouncing paychecks, reduced and mishandled insurance…
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Nov 8, 2023
“Our union of Florida healthcare workers are very proud of Ohio voters who have protected women’s reproductive rights and told partisan…
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Oct 30, 2023
Registered Nurse Tonya Moore touches her patients in many ways. In addition to providing quality care to patients in UHealth Tower’s 11…