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.

“Vote for Safe Staffing” Says 1199SEIU Member Organizer Karen Scott

Nov 3, 2022

There are many critical issues that could affect working families depending on the outcome of the midterm elections - from voting rights to…

MEET A MEMBER POLITICAL ORGANIZER (MPO):

Oct 13, 2022

Member Political Organizer (MPO) Kenzi Stewart recently experienced an up-close look at the very worst of Hurricane Ian that decimated…

The President's Column: Expanding the Movement

Oct 11, 2022

The mainstream media has downplayed one of the biggest stories of the year. I’m referring to the tens of thousands of workers organizing…

Editorial: Your Vote Matters

Oct 11, 2022

If ever there were a time to stand up for our families and our communities, this is it. It is less than two years since we went all out to…

MEET A MEMBER POLITICAL ORGANIZER (MPO): JACQUELYN WHEELER SAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE…VOTE!

Oct 3, 2022

Member Political Organizer (MPO) Jacquelyn “Jackie” Wheeler says the best way to protect our right to vote is to…vote.

Statement from Roxey Nelson of 1199SEIU Florida on Healthcare Staffing Crisis, Hurricane Ian

Sep 30, 2022

“It’s inspiring how our Florida healthcare workers have put themselves in harm’s way to care for others in Hurricane Ian, just as they have…

Major Student Loan Relief Program Expires October 31 – Apply Now!

Sep 29, 2022

Do you have federal student loans or know someone who does? Do you/they work for a not-for-profit healthcare institution or other non-profit…

Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery Resources

Sep 29, 2022

Here are the resources and information you need to make sure your home and workplace are prepared for the hurricane season.

1199SEIU Healthcare Heroes To Lead Get Out The Vote (GOTV) Efforts Across Florida On “Super Saturday” September 17

Sep 16, 2022

The healthcare heroes of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East will canvass neighborhoods across Florida on Saturday, September 17 in an…

1199SEIU Has Launched Its Members App

Sep 11, 2022

1199SEIU is launching a new smartphone app for members to keep up to date about important things happening in your union, workplace,…