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.

1199SEIU Florida Delegate Assembly Celebrates Member Accomplishments

Feb 26, 2025

More than two hundred 1199SEIU Florida delegates and leaders gathered at the 2024 Delegate Assembly for a celebration of their efforts and…

Statement from Roxey Nelson of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East On Attack Of Nurse At HCA Palms West Hospital

Feb 20, 2025

The members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Worker East send our deepest thoughts, concerns and wishes to the nurse and her family after the…

Union Tuition Reimbursement Program Helps Miami RN Reach Her Academic Goals

Jan 31, 2025

UHealth Tower nurse Martha Wydra has many reasons to beam with pride these days. She recently graduated from NSU, Nova Southeastern…

Tenacity and Unity Help Aspire Nursing Home Workers Win A New Contract

Jan 24, 2025

More than 1,000 Florida nursing home workers now have a new contract. It was recently ratified after months of often intense negotiations…

Statement from Roxey Nelson of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East On Florida Election Results:

Nov 6, 2024

Florida’s election results displayed some of the very best aspects of our democracy and some of the very worst of politics in our state.

Nurses, Doctors, Caregivers Are Voting Yes On Amendment 4

Nov 1, 2024

By Virginia Kondas, APRN

1199SEIU Florida We Care Committee (WCC) Features New Film & Discussion On Importance Of Voting Yes On Amendment 4

Nov 1, 2024

In the most recent 1199SEIU Florida We Care Committee (WCC) online meeting, caregivers discussed the importance of voting yes on Amendment 4…

Florida Caregivers Say Yes on Amendment 4: ‘Old Politician Men’ Shouldn’t Be Interfering In Women’s Reproductive Care

Oct 31, 2024

Healthcare workers across the state are overwhelmingly in favor of Amendment 4 that would reverse Florida’s dangerous abortion ban and stop…

Florida Caregivers Say Yes on Amendment 4: Central Florida Mom Knows Danger Of State’s Extremist Abortion Ban

Oct 25, 2024

Jennifer Parker faced four difficult pregnancies, including three miscarriages, before delivering a healthy baby girl 13 years ago. The Unit…

Florida Caregivers Say Yes on Amendment 4: Miami Nurse Votes To Protect Critical Reproductive Care, Privacy

Oct 22, 2024

Virginia Kondas, an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse at UHealth Tower in Miami and a member of 1199SEIU Florida, has been a caregiver for…