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.

Trump Really Does Not Want to Give Unauthorized Immigrants Seeking Asylum Due Process

Jun 25, 2018

President Donald Trump still wants to deny due process to unauthorized immigrants crossing the United States border, sending a pair of…

Caregivers at Mentor Health Vote to Join 1199SEIU!

Jun 19, 2018

On June 14, 2018, 61 caregivers at multiple Mentor Health facilities voted overwhelmingly to join the 1199SEIU family.

The Guiding Hand of Coretta Scott King

Apr 30, 2018

Coretta Scott King, the wife and fellow activist of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., also occupies a place of honor in 1199’s history.

The President's Column: Labor Is Very Much Alive

Apr 30, 2018

These are tough times for working people. Nothing new about that, as I’m sure you know. But they’re about to get a whole lot tougher as the…

1199’s Rosa Parks

Mar 2, 2018

The courage and leadership of Florida’s Majory Stoneman Douglas High School students in the aftermath of brutal mass killings, have inspired…

Our Conservative Union Activists

Feb 27, 2018

In 1199SEIU, there are likely as many political opinions as there are members. While 1199SEIU’s history reflects a progressive union, the…

Huge Nationwide Women’s Marches Again Call For Social and Economic Justice

Jan 23, 2018

This weekend some 200 demonstrations around the world commemorated the one year anniversary of historic Women’s March on Washington held on…

Communication Specialist - Florida

Jul 25, 2017

Supporting the Communications Coordinator and Organizing team • Work with New Organizing staff to quickly and efficiently accommodate their…

The Right To Work For Less

May 16, 2017

Justina Cioffi is an active RN delegate at St. Mary’s Hospital in West Palm Beach, FL. She’s a member of the Union’s contract negotiating…

Our Retirees

Mar 30, 2017

Jan Bregman retired last October after 18 years as a monitor tech at HCA-affiliated Northside Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL. Her low-key…