Throughout the summer, healthcare workers have been joining lobby visits to tell elected officials they need to protect their freedom and fix the housing, staffing and retention crisis. Read More
Nursing home workers from across Florida gathered for a two-day 1199SEIU Summit. The event brought together union delegates and leaders to celebrate their hard work and accomplishments, identify challenges in their industry and find solutions. Read More
When a host of bad laws went into effect on July 1, a coalition of labor, advocates, community leaders and concerned citizens took to the streets at events across the state to wage peaceful protests. Read More
The caregivers of 1199SEIU stand in unity with our nurse family at USW Local 4-200, on strike to protect quality care, improve staffing, and ensure that nurses have a meaningful voice at work. Read More
The healthcare workers of 1199SEIU deeply mourn the passing of our beloved lieutenant governor, Sheila Oliver. Read More
Frontline workers seek union recognition to boost recruitment and retention efforts Read More
In a major showing of healthcare worker solidarity, some four thousand 1199SEIU members, their families and community supporters will join Clara Maass RNs in demanding a fair contract that values nurses’ voices. Read More
More than 1,000 healthcare workers in Syracuse and Auburn will receive significant wage increases as Loretto looks to improve post-COVID retention and recruitment of qualified staff at one of Central New York’s largest employers. Read More
1199SEIU members file NLRB charge over lack of lunch breaks; criticize cuts to care at Marlborough site Read More
Workers win substantial gains & secure successorship clause to protect hard-earned wages and benefits if changes in ownership occur. Read More
Union Members Fight Back Concessionary Proposals to Avoid Wage & Benefit Cuts for Newly Hired Workers, Also Win Increased Starting Rates, Training Pay and More
at Rural Nursing Home Read More
Find your organizer here. Homecare Division: 212-261-2275 Read More
Southern Tier Hospital Workers Win Up To 18% Wage Increases, Preceptor Pay, Pension Increases & More Read More
Union Members Scheduled to Vote on Agreement Next Week Read More
Statement of George Gresham, President of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, the largest union of healthcare workers in the United States: Read More
The three-year contract will make 1199 members the highest-paid nurses in Boston Read More
Agreement Makes Strong Progress In Solving Healthcare Staffing Crisis Across State Read More
Federal Mediator joined talks between 1199SEIU & Absolut Care as workers demand competitive contract that protects wages and benefits. For-profit employer proposes significant cuts to wages & benefits for incoming new hires which could impact ability to staff rehab units for residents. Read More
In the coming weeks, if you currently have health benefits or you are eligible for them, you will be receiving a letter from the 1199 Home Care Benefit Fund asking you to complete a survey. Read More
