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.

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…

Nursing Home Workers Score Contract Wins To Help Fight Florida’s Affordability Crisis

May 21, 2026

After months of intense bargaining, members of 1199SEIU have won strong contracts at numerous nursing and rehabilitation facilities across…

Florida Nurse Leader Virginia Kondas Joins Healthcare Relief Mission To Jamaica

May 14, 2026

Virginia Kondas, an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) at UHealth Tower in Miami and 1199SEIU Florida member leader, was proud to…

1199SEIU Florida Members Make Their Voices Heard On “No Kings Day” To Fight Authoritarian Attacks On Our Communities, Working Families

Apr 29, 2026

Members, staff and supporters of 1199SEIU Florida turned out in force to join millions nationwide to make their voices heard on “No Kings…

Nurses ‘Furious’ Over Big Ugly Bill Diminishing Nursing Status, Among Widespread Damage To Healthcare System

Jan 16, 2026

Nurses ‘Furious’ Over Big Ugly Bill Diminishing Nursing Status, Among Widespread Damage To Healthcare System

Across Florida Facilities, Union Nurses Score Victories

Jan 16, 2026

Across Florida Facilities, Union Nurses Score Victories