The member-led 1199SEIU Florida bargaining committees for Florida Medical Center, North Shore Medical Center and Palmetto General Hospital have launched a collaborative approach to contract negotiations with Health Systems of America (HSA) that quickly has delivered positive results. Read More
Caregivers protested unfair labor practices in fight for improved staffing levels, better working conditions, quality benefits and fair and living wages Read More
The 3-year labor contract covering nearly 8,000 caregivers is set to expire mid-June as unions expect to begin economic talks next week Read More
After a full day of negotiations, the McGuire Group issued their last, best, and final offer to nursing home workers covered by one labor contract at 4 facilities. Read More
“The House budget represents a massive and appalling giveaway to billionaires at the expense of children, seniors, people with disabilities, working families and their healthcare. Florida Republicans should be ashamed of voting for tax breaks for billionaires instead of protecting Medicaid for their constituents. Their vote for the largest Medicaid cut in history — an unprecedented $625 billion – will hurt the people of Florida and our economy. Read More
Caregivers at 5 for-profit facilities braved heavy rains to protest alleged bad faith bargaining and threats and intimidation by employers Read More
“The House budget represents a massive and appalling giveaway to billionaires at the expense of children, seniors, people with disabilities, working families and their healthcare. New York Republicans shamefully reneged on their promises to their constituents to protect Medicaid, instead voting for the largest cut in history—an unprecedented $625 billion. Read More
Statement of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East on the Budget Bill Passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on May 22nd Read More
Member leaders of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East are calling for greater staffing and safety measures for caregivers and other staff at all facilities after a nurse at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital was viciously attacked by a patient. Read More
Two new settlements reached late this evening just hours before pickets set to begin, leaving workers to strike in protest of unfair labor practices at major for-profit nursing home chains. Read More
Over 200 nursing home workers in Tonawanda and Williamsville withdraw 10-day strike notices as tentative agreement is reached Read More
Here are the resources and information you need to make sure your home and workplace are prepared for the hurricane season. Read More
Bargaining committee members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center (PBGMC) and St. Mary’s Medical Center (SMMC) have made strong proposals to Tenet for significantly improved pay, PTO, wage equity, staffing and more. Read More
Over 100 nursing home workers in Lewiston withdraw 10-day strike notice as tentative agreement is reached, leaving 14 other facilities set to strike next week Read More
Workers At Affiliate of Largest Private Sector Employer in Upstate Held Firm for Over a Year to Protect Quality Patient Care in 7 Rural Upstate Counties Read More
Local Concern Growing as Medicaid—the Nation’s Largest Healthcare Insurance Program Serving Millions of Children, Seniors, and People With Disabilities—Faces Prospect of Massive Cuts Read More
“The budget draft released by the Energy and Commerce committee totally contradicts Republicans’ stated commitment to protect Medicaid. If enacted, it would represent the largest healthcare cut in history, slashing over $700 billion in funding and causing nearly 14 million vulnerable Americans to lose their health insurance. Read More
Local Concern Growing as Medicaid—the Nation’s Largest Healthcare Insurance Program Serving Millions of Children, Seniors, and People With Disabilities—Faces Prospect of Massive Cuts Read More
The Greater New York Hospital Association (“GNYHA”) and 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East (“1199SEIU”) commend New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, and Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins for protecting healthcare in the State fiscal year 2025-26 budget. Read More
