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.

Caregivers Launch the” We Are Essential, Treat Us Like Heroes” Campaign

Jul 8, 2021

Long-term care workers across Florida who have been on the frontlines of the pandemic are uniting through their union, 1199SEIU United…

Frontline News, Edition 25

Jul 2, 2021

New evidence suggests the vaccine may provide longer-term protection than first thought. Health experts originally speculated that we may…

The President's Column: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Are Cleaning Up Trump’s Mess

May 11, 2021

Shortly after his election in 2008, President Barack Obama famously responded to Republican attacks on the Affordable Care Act by reminding…

1199SEIU Healthcare Workers Vote To Ratify New Contract With HCA Hospitals In Florida

May 3, 2021

MIAMI – Members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East – the largest union of healthcare workers in Florida – have voted overwhelmingly…

Point Of View: Pass A ‘People’s Budget’ For A Healthy Florida

Apr 30, 2021

As lawmakers in Tallahassee finalize the Florida budget, I hope they take a sober look back over this past year while the COVID-19…

Statement from George Gresham, president of 1199SEIU, on the guilty verdict in the murder of George Floyd

Apr 20, 2021

“Today’s decision in the Derek Chauvin case is a victory for humanity and for the work being done to fight for freedom for all Americans.

Statement from 1199SEIU’s Roxey Nelson calling for a special election in Florida Senate District 37

Mar 18, 2021

“A special election must be called by the governor for Florida Senate District 37 because it’s so blatantly clear that the November race was…

Healthcare Workers Object To HCA’s Demand To Strip Anti-discrimination Workplace Protections At Florida Hospitals

Feb 19, 2021

MIAMI----Members of the state’s largest union of healthcare workers, 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, are objecting to a contract…

Remembering 1199's History: Hundreds of 1199ers Attended Obama Inauguration

Jan 14, 2021

For hundreds of 1199ers, Jan. 20 is the anniversary of one of the most important days of their lives. These 1199ers were present 12 years…

Why Trump must be impeached and removed

Jan 13, 2021

We are less than two weeks into 2021, and our nation is at a dangerous crossroads. The road behind us is littered with violent acts of…