10 healthcare workers in New York tell The Telegraph what is happening at the US outbreak epicentre Read More
New York, NY - In light of the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) in healthcare facilities nationwide, 1199SEIU President George Gresham has released the following statement demanding that the Trump Administration step up to protect all healthcare workers, regardless of job title: Read More
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Request for Maryland and DC mail-in ballots must be received by May 26, 2020. Primary Election Day is June 2. Read More
1199SEIU is committed to making sure that you are informed, safe, and properly compensated as we respond to COVID-19. This document will be continually updated to keep you informed. Read More
1199SEIU is committed to making sure that you are informed, safe, and properly compensated as we respond to COVID-19. This document will be continually updated to keep you informed. Read More
Frontline healthcare workers are doing everything they can to keep patients, communities and themselves alive during this crisis. But too many don’t have the personal protective equipment (PPE), the medical equipment, or the tests they need. The administration must immediately invoke the Defense Production Act to manufacture much needed equipment, and release PPE from the Strategic Defense Stockpile. Essential workers lives’ are on the line! #GetMePPE Read More
Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn has turned into a coronavirus “war zone,” where at least 20 patients have died of the illness and 178 others are hospitalized — 100 of whom have tested positive with the rest awaiting test results, according to a report. Read More
New York, NY - 1199SEIU President George Gresham released the following statement thanking New York Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand for helping to secure federal healthcare funding to fight the COVID-19 crisis: Read More
Nurses at Brookdale Hospital are currently on the front line in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Miramar, FL - The following open letter from Dale Ewart, Acting Executive Vice President of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, was sent to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on March 25, 2020. Sent on behalf of 24,0000 nurses and other healthcare workers united as 1199SEIU, the letter calls for the following to protect public health and frontline healthcare workers: Read More
1199SEIU is committed to making sure that you are informed, safe, and properly compensated as we respond to COVID-19. This document will be continually updated to keep you informed. Read More
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Our nurses and other healthcare staff in hospitals and nursing homes having been working tirelessly on the front lines of public health to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus and to protect the well-being of Floridians. But these committed caregivers are afraid and upset that their safety is not being adequately addressed, especially when it comes to the growing shortages of masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment (PPE). Read More
On March 21, New Jersey Governor Murphy issued an executive order that closed non-essential retail businesses and directed residents to stay home until further notice, effective 9pm on Saturday, March 21. Read More
On March 20, New York Governor Cuomo announced that all employees of non-essential businesses will be required to stay home, and as much as possible work from home, beginning
Sunday, March 22 at 8pm. Read More
Advocating to elected officials for measures to protect caregivers during this crisis Read More
As the U.S. combats the spread of the novel coronavirus, health care experts continue to debate how to best protect America’s protectors during a time when they are needed most. Read More