1199 continues to grow and add new members who go on to negotiate strong contracts. Read More
The “Great Society” programs that advanced civil rights. Read More
Statement of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East on the results of the special election in New York’s 3rd Congressional District: Read More
On Valentine’s Day, Tonawanda Nursing Home workers at Schofield Residence will show dedication to providing quality care for residents with a special Valentine’s Day ceremony. Read More
Community Coalition kick-off event in Governor's hometown adds to growing chorus of hospitals, health care workers, legislators, community, and faith leaders demanding fully funded Medicaid Health Insurance Program Read More
Community Coalition kicks off joint effort to demand full funding for Medicaid Health Insurance Program in Governor’s Hometown Read More
Community Coalition kicks off joint effort to demand full funding for Medicaid Health Insurance Program
in Governor’s Hometown Read More
Press conference builds on growing statewide pressure for Governor Hochul to fully fund Medicaid Insurance Program for all New Yorkers as Local Healthcare Workers Leave For Albany Again This Week Read More
Hospital and clinic caregivers won living wage increases and quality benefits to help retain and recruit more staff to care for patients in rural Upstate communities. Read More
A portion of New York’s huge, unprecedented reserves must be used to close the Medicaid funding gap, save struggling hospitals, prevent slashing of maternity and mental health services, and protect low-income seniors, children, families and people with disabilities Read More
The care provided by 5000 members of 1199 throughout the Steward system and their co-workers is essential to the communities they serve. Read More
A portion of New York’s huge, unprecedented reserves must be used to close the Medicaid funding gap, save struggling hospitals, prevent slashing of maternity and mental health services, and protect low-income seniors, children, families and people with disabilities Read More
Speakers called on Governor Hochul to end hugely wasteful program that diverts billions in taxpayer money meant for vulnerable New Yorkers into the pockets of for-profit insurance companies Read More
The 2024 election season is here, and 1199SEIU is launching a major drive to ensure that we have the resources needed to build a healthcare workers’ movement to defend our democracy, protect our rights, and defeat wealthy special interests. Read More
The healthcare workers of 1199SEIU members are concerned about the future of Steward Healthcare in Massachusetts. Read More
Local Healthcare workers traveled to Albany to yesterday to lobby WNY Senate & Assemblymembers in demand for full funding to Medicaid Health Insurance program as Governor Hochul’s proposed budget includes more than $1 billion in cuts to healthcare Read More
The healthcare workers of 1199SEIU members are gravely concerned about the future of Steward Healthcare in Massachusetts. Read More
Union files charges with National Labor Relations Board alleging the employer violated labor law by bargaining in bad faith and participating in direct dealing with workers Read More
In her State of the State address on January 9, Governor Hochul noted that “hospitals in New York are struggling financially more than in the rest of the U.S—42% of hospital facilities in New York had an operating deficit in 2021.” The Governor did not mention that the figure rose to 63% in 2022. Read More
