But we stand ready to fight for what’s right. Read More
Members demonstrate that the best way to bridge racial and cultural divides is to celebrate together with pride. Read More
The overwhelming majority of healthcare workers at UHealth Tower, formerly the University of Miami Hospital, have agreed on a new contract which includes ratification bonuses, annual wage increases, a higher minimum wage and shift differentials—and other provisions designed to improve staffing and retention. Read More
1199SEIU members were shocked and heartbroken by the senseless killing on August 2 of one of our union family, Miguel Cruz, a member at Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow, New York. Read More
On June 27, the Physician Assistants at Mount Sinai Queens voted overwhelmingly to form a union with 1199SEIU, joining fellow PAs in New York City hospitals who have also organized collectively in recent years. Read More
John Mannion, the 1199-endorsed candidate for New York’s 22nd Congressional District, joined union members in Syracuse for their Juneteenth parade. Read More
Home care providers at Community Care Home Health Services in both Upstate and Long Island, New York, have overwhelmingly voted to ratify their very first union contract. Read More
Nursing home workers at one of the last non-profit facilities in Western New York averted a two-day strike on July 30, after reaching an 18-month agreement just hours before they were set to hit the picket line. Read More
1199ers come together to kick off the 2024 election movement. Read More
When Charles Williams, an 1199 PCA at the Buffalo General Medical Center was asked to introduce the Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer at the Delegate Assembly, he didn’t know that he’d also won a top prize. Read More
After 60 years on the job, Joseph’s career began before many members were born. Read More
‘We are the swing vote,’ 1199ers chant in Washington, D.C. as they joined a nationwide coalition to mobilize low-waged, infrequent voters. Read More
Voters in Florida have the chance to reinstate reproductive rights in November. 1199ers have joined the campaign. Read More
New health benefits ID cards were mailed to members in June following the Benefit Funds’ prescription benefits provider change to CVS Caremark on July 1. Read More
Money in abandoned accounts is scheduled to be turned over to New York State. Read More
1199ners have long championed the cause of peace and justice around the world. Read More
Tim Foley released the following statement in response to the approval of Steward Health Care’s sale of six of its Massachusetts hospitals to new buyers.
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Professional Home Care Workers Negotiating First Union Contract Set To Begin Economic Talks Soon With Non-Profit Employer As Its Associated Companies Earn Millions In Profits Read More
Unionized nursing home workers at Williamsville Suburban & Safire Care of Northtowns are celebrating a new contract this Labor Day weekend Read More
