On September 4, members from Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse came together in marches across New York State in honor of Labor Day. Read More
The New York cohort of members who took part in the Union-led Member Leadership Development Program identified a need to address the ongoing effects of stress that many healthcare professionals are still experiencing as a result of the pandemic. Read More
On September 26, members took part in the annual Brides’ March in Upper Manhattan in honor of Gladys Richart. Read More
Lilieth Clacken, an 1199 home care member for eight years with the Region Care and All Metro agencies, traveled to the nation’s capital to advocate for her fellow members at the U.S. Department of Labor. Read More
1199 Retirees traveled to Saratoga Springs, NY to attend the statewide Senior Action Council Convention. Read More
Education is the key to a better future. Here are some of the scholarships, grants and tuition assistance programs available and how to access them. Read More
Members build power while enjoying each other’s cultural expression. Read More
After taking part in a national campaign with partner locals across the country, Florida 1199 members ratified a landmark contract with HCA Healthcare in August, including significant wage increases over the next three years for the lowest earners. Read More
Just a members and retirees gear up for the 2024 election in their tossup state, thousands are celebrating a landmark contract victory. Read More
Providing world-beating hospital care is not just about the healthcare that 1199 members deliver at the bedside. Read More
Union members traveled to Washington, D.C. to pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King and continue the fight for racial equity in the United States. Read More
1199 home care members enjoy large payouts after Union-led legal action. Read More
The Union has been working (and winning) in the southern states for decades. Read More
“News that Mayor Adams plans to evict families from shelter after 60 days is deeply alarming and flies in the face of our city’s longstanding commitment to provide shelter to all who need it. It is especially cruel and inhumane to do this as cold weather approaches. Read More
There have been a host of victories for 1199SEIU Florida member nurses who work at UHealth Tower and Tenet Healthcare facilities, especially for longtime caregivers who are now more fairly compensated for their years of experience over new hires. Read More
Nearly 450 workers at Boston-based Fenway Health are now united in 1199SEIU, the fastest growing healthcare workers union in the state. Read More
Funding to build new modern micro-hospital in Northern Chautauqua County held up by New York State Department of Health more than 6 years while hospital workers continue to provide care at aging and outdated facility Read More
Advocates Demand an Independent Review of One Brooklyn Health System & Vital Brooklyn Read More
