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.

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 Nurse Council Meet-Ups Build Connections, Boost Power In Workplaces

Apr 29, 2026

Led by the 1199SEIU Nurse Council, groups of RNs and LPNs recently gathered at three in-person nurse meet-ups at restaurants in Palm Beach,…

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

Learning Sessions Kick Off Revamped Nurse Council Focused on Nursing’s Biggest Challenges

Jan 16, 2026

Learning Sessions Kick Off Revamped Nurse Council Focused on Nursing’s Biggest Challenges

Nurse Newsletter: Miami Nurse Leader Martha Wydra Earns Prestigious Honors, Stands Up For Community Members & Domestic Abuse Survivors

Jan 16, 2026

Critical care nurse Martha Wydra is a comprehensive leader, standing up and speaking out for her fellow 1199SEIU members, coworkers,…

UHealth Tower Nurse Named Spokesperson Of The Year

Jan 16, 2026

At 2025 1199SEIU Florida Delegate Assembly

Florida Members Among First To Discuss Priorities With New 1199SEIU National Leadership

Sep 25, 2025

Florida members and delegates were among the first to join new 1199SEIU national leadership in a conversation about our union’s future when…