In the coming weeks, if you currently have health benefits or you are eligible for them, you will be receiving a letter from the 1199 Home Care Benefit Fund asking you to complete a survey. Read More
PPFA’s “National Office Transformation” pushes out some of the movement’s most valued staff and brightest minds Read More
The caregivers, members and staff of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East mourn the loss of Mike Williams, president of AFL-CIO Florida, and send the sincerest condolences to his family. Read More
That’s why safe staffing matters to members. Read More
The only way to fight industry consolidation is by bringing nursing home members together in one union. Read More
Sustained pressure finally forced Governor Hochul to reverse some of her planned cuts. Read More
He marched shoulder-to-shoulder with us throughout his life. Read More
Contracts at the Greater New York and Group of 65 nursing homes are being reopened. Read More
Lauren Reichard, RN, on political activism. Read More
1199 Expands Membership in Upstate New York Read More
Nuvance healthcare members raise their voices. Read More
Farewell to our friend and comrade Harry Belafonte. May you rest in power. Read More
1199ers show their strength at Clara Maass hospital in NJ. Read More
Dozens of your coworkers traveled to Tallahassee to meet with legislators to help build support for legislation that will respect, protect, pay us and staff our facilities at safe levels. Here’s an overview. Read More
More than 1,600 Homecare providers at Community Care Companions join 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, New York’s largest healthcare union.
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Caregivers say lack of competitive wages from Bronx-based Centers Health Care contribute to chronic low staffing levels. Service workers earning near minimum wage as employer wants to eliminate critical healthcare benefits caregivers need in lieu of small wage increase. Read More
