MAITLAND, Fla. – Employees of Florida’s largest nursing home company are protesting dangerous work conditions a day after Gov. Ron DeSantis lifted restrictions on visitations to long-term care facilities. Read More
Every year, the1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds (TEF) holds a Recognition Ceremony to honor 1199ers who completed a degree, certificate, or skill-building program. The event is a yearly highlight and moment of unabashed pride and joy. Though COVID-19 denied this year’s 2,000 graduates their moment of communal joy, there was still plenty of pride to go around. Read More
As COVID-19 engulfed New York City, hospitals and healthcare workers became both beacons of hope and ground zero for COVID’s ravages. Caregivers battling the largest public health disaster in modern American history also struggled to protect their own health, provide for their families and care for their patients. Read More
1199SEIU announced via social media on July 17 the union’s participation in a boycott of Latin foods giant Goya Foods. During a July 9 appearance at the White House, Goya President Bob Unanue praised Donald Trump and characterized the United States as “blessed” to have Mr. Trump as its leader. The response to Unanue’s compliment was swift and severe, with a social media-driven, organized boycott
movement springing up with the hashtags #BoycottGoya and #Goyaway. The action quickly drew high profile supporters, including famed playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda, former San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who represents a heavily Latinx district that spans the Bronx and Queens. Read More
Florida 1199ers at hospital operated by the healthcare giant Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) made major strides in July when HCA
agreed to a three-month contract extension. Read More
1199ers joined thousands of workers in 25 cities across the U.S. on July 20 for a national Strike for Black Lives. Read More
It’s the end of summer. For many of us, we’d normally be planning for back to school, coordinating camp pickups, or headed to cookouts or family reunions—maybe even a last-minute getaway and a few days of rest. Read More
Our 1199SEIU Executive Committee has endorsed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to become the next President and Vice President of the United States. This should come as no surprise to any 1199 member. Read More
Press statement in response to proposed layoffs Read More
Are you a member of the 1199SEIU Federal Credit Union? It’s vital to keep your share accounts with the credit union active. New York State law requires that all financial institutions report any account that is considered dormant or inactive, and turn them over as abandoned property. Any account that has been without activity for three years is considered inactive. We are required by law to publish this list of dormant account holders. A report of these unclaimed funds will also be sent to the New York State Comptroller. Read More
COVID-19 has changed every aspect of our lives, and our political activism is no different. 1199ers are more than prepared to pivot and embrace new methods of communicating, mobilizing, and organizing to help elect Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Read More
Florida's August 18 primary was notable for several reasons. Despite the pandemic, nearly 4 million Floridians voted in the primary -- the highest turnout since the 2002 primary. More than 2 million people voted by mail - an increase of nearly 72% since 2016. 1199SEIU endorsed candidates did extremely well. A whopping 92% of 1199SEIU endorsed candidates won! About half of these candidates ran unopposed so they have already won their seats. The other half will move on to the general election on November 3, 2020. Read More
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Their final breaths are tormented. Rublas Ruiz has seen too many of them -- the last gasps of 17 men and women who died of the coronavirus. Read More
New York, NY - George Gresham, President of 1199SEIU, today released the following statement regarding the reopening of New York City’s schools after months of remote learning as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic: Read More
Maryland’s essential workers deserve pandemic protections! Read More
Nursing homes across the U.S. will receive a total of 7 million N95 respirators from the federal stockpile, a White House spokesperson told Bloomberg Law. Read More
No place seems safe for Elonda English, not even her car. Read More
1199SEIU Presents: A Live salute to Essential Workers Read More
New York, NY - 1199SEIU President George Gresham today released the following statement in response to attacks on the credibility of health care workers during New York State COVID-19 hearings: Read More
Just a few months ago, Linda White had a predictable work schedule and she was making a good salary as a surgical technician at St. Petersburg General Hospital. She had reached a comfortable stage in her life. White was able to pay her mortgage and other living expenses and she had time to enjoy her grandchildren. She was living the American Dream until the coronavirus surfaced in Florida. The life-threatening virus made doing the job she loves a risky venture because it is such a highly contagious disease. The pandemic also prevented wary patients from coming into the hospital for elective surgery. As a result, White’s hours were drastically reduced. Eventually, all elective surgeries stopped leaving White fearful she wouldn’t be able to make ends meet. Read More