Service Employees International Union and Massachusetts Teachers Association members will march for equality, dignity and justice for all Read More
Under the presidency of Barack Obama, we have seen some of the broadest expansion of America’s social safety net since the implementation of Lyndon Baines Johnson’s Great Society and War on Poverty of the 1960’s. President Obama’s leadership has provided healthcare for tens of millions of people, transformed the banking and auto industries, resuscitated the economy, made marriage an institution of equality and protected workers in ways unseen since after the Great Depression. Read More
(Troy, NY) Faith and leaders from across the Capital District met in Troy, NY today to discuss issues including regional poverty, corporate accountability, and the ongoing union drive at St. Peter’s Health Partners. Attendees also discussed the tax increase in Troy and the disparity between the largest employers in the city being tax exempt while citizens are being asked to pay more. Read More
Williamsville, NY – On Wednesday, January 18, frontline healthcare workers, community leaders, CEO’s, and affected citizens will stand united to sound the alarm about what’s at stake as Donald Trump and Congressional leaders move to eliminate affordable healthcare coverage, including vital Medicaid benefits and services. Read More
The healthcare workers of 1199SEIU celebrate the release of freedom fighter Oscar López Rivera after 35 years in prison, and we thank President Obama for his many pardons. Oscar was sent to jail because of his deep belief that the people of Puerto Rico deserve democracy, justice and fair representation. Read More
Buffalo, N.Y.— After a long haul, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and service workers at Elderwood Grand Island, a western New York nursing home, finally had their vote to organize certified by The National Labor Relations Board; they are now members of 1199SEIU, United Healthcare Workers East, the most powerful healthcare workers’ union in the country.
Read More
New York, NY – While millions of Americans were sleeping last night, the Senate voted to begin steps to decimate the Affordable Care Act – which provides coverage to 30 million Americans nationwide. Healthcare workers stand united in demanding a plan be in place before the ACA is demolished. The plan should at a minimum preserve insurance for people who gained coverage under the current ACA, prevent insurance companies from unfairly discriminating against patients, and preserve Medicaid funding for the states. Read More
Boston, MA (January 12, 2017) – In response to today’s vote by the Senate to begin steps to dismantle the Affordable Care Act and take away the healthcare of over 30 million Americans, 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East issued the following statements: Read More
During event at the State House, consumers, healthcare providers and workers outline major health and economic risks to Massachusetts if Congress Repeals ACA Read More
Repealing the Affordable Care Act without a plan in place would cause thousands of Long Islanders to lose their health coverage, slash millions of dollars from local hospitals and threaten jobs and the economy throughout Long Island. Community members, patient advocates, nurses and healthcare workers are demanding a replacement plan before any repeal, which includes maintaining coverage for everyone with insurance, preserving patient protections and continuing Medicaid funding.
Read More
Utica, NY – On Thursday, Janurary 12, Mayor Robert Palmieri, members of the Utica Common Council, frontline healthcare workers, and community leaders will be sounding the alarm about what’s at stake as Donald Trump and Congressional leaders move to eliminate affordable healthcare coverage, including vital Medicaid benefits and services. Read More
The nurses and healthcare workers of 1199SEIU applaud Governor Cuomo’s bold progressive vision that he outlined for working families in his State of State address. Governor Cuomo’s concrete policy proposals are continuing to lead our state toward a better future, including tuition-free college for those making less than $125,000, doubling child care tax credits, expanding voting rights, criminal justice reform, investing in infrastructure, standing up for affordable healthcare, closing the dangerous Indian Point nuclear plant and protections for hard-working immigrants. Read More
Happy New Year from 1199SEIU! Check out what we're up to for the beginning of 2017. Care, Not Chaos: Speak Up for Affordable Healthcare | In a matter of days, Congress could vote to take away the healthcare of millions of Americans. Their actions would put families, patients and consumers and the communities we fight for every day at risk. Read More
The healthcare workers of 1199SEIU applaud Governor Cuomo’s plan to make childcare more affordable for middle class New Yorkers. His proposal to double childcare tax credits will provide more financial security to over 200,000 families, and boost our economy by allowing more parents to enter and stay in the workforce, especially women. Read More
The healthcare workers of 1199SEIU applaud Governor Cuomo¹s bold proposal to ensure tuition-free college for middle and lower-income New
Yorkers. Read More
I am ready to VOTE YES for 1199SEIU, so that we can negotiate a fair, legally binding contract that includes: Read More
New York, NY – On January 1, all workers who make under $11 an hour in New York City will begin to earn a higher wage as part of the Fight for $15 victory earlier this year. The wage increase will affect hundreds of thousands of workers, tens of thousands being healthcare workers – many of whom provide care for the elderly. Read More
Healthcare workers have dedicated their lives to providing quality care, but too many caregivers are trapped in poverty. Many healthcare workers make less than $15 an hour and are struggling to pay for food, housing, utilities and other basic essentials. This has a negative impact on patient care, because low wages hurt recruitment and retention of qualified caregivers. Read More
"1199SEIU is proud to stand with transit advocates, legal, and community based groups to support the Fair Fares campaign... Read More
