The devastation Hurricane Dorian caused in the Bahamas touched many people including members of 1199SEIU Florida who have relatives and friends living in the Bahamas. But even those with no personal connection to the island nation, still wanted to help out the people impacted by this tragedy. So, members reached out to their coworkers to ask for donations and within a few weeks they raised $10,000. Read More
At town halls, summits and on social media, 1199SEIU Florida members are making their voices heard in the next Presidential election. At various events across the country, many of these politically savvy healthcare workers have met face to face and stood elbow to elbow with key leaders including Senators Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden and a host of other candidates who could shape the future of our nation for years to come. Members have been using these unique opportunities to make it clear to the candidates that in order to win their support they must address the following key issues: unions for all, universal access to quality, affordable healthcare, keep immigrant families together and safe and bold action on climate change. Read More
1199SEIU Florida members are celebrating another victory in Orlando having helped power SEIU Florida-endorsed candidate Bakari Burns to victory in the Orlando Commissioner District 6 runoff election. His victory comes on the heels of the reelection of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer who was also endorsed by SEIU Florida. Read More
The Texas v. Azar Fifth Circuit decision is yet another example of the Trump administration’s vicious desire to strip working Americans of the rights and resources that allow them to live with dignity in an ever-changing economy. Read More
Thirty years ago, some 2,000 members of 1199 worked tirelessly to help David Dinkins become New York’s first African American mayor. “Dinkins will help the working class and especially my people,” said Antonine Michaud, a Haitian-American accounts payable clerk at Manhattan’s St. Luke’s Hospital at the time. Read More
As the 30th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) approaches, 1199ers have formed a new caucus to advocate for disabled workers, make stronger connections with the disability community, and speak out against abuse and marginalization of disabled workers. Read More
2020 is an important election year. The President of the United States, the U.S. House of Representatives, one-third of the U.S.
Senate, and several state legislatures are up for re-election. Each U.S. state and territory sets its own dates and rules for registering to vote. If you wish to register, or need to reregister, go to your state’s board of elections website to learn about the
registration deadlines and online or early voting opportunities, and poll sites. Listed here are web addresses for election boards in 1199’s regions as well as dates for next year’s presidential and primary elections. Don’t miss out. Register and vote. Read More
Florida nursing home workers at Avante at Boca Raton ratified a new contract in early November. The three-year agreement includes several noteworthy gains; among them are pay raises totaling 9% over the life of the 3-year agreement, higher minimum wages, additional paid time off based on seniority, and bonuses for everyone. Read More
On October 22 in Orlando, FL, more than 30 1199ers gathered with members and representatives of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Florida, the Florida Health Care Association, and Leading Age Florida for a wide-ranging discussion of the challenges facing long term care in Florida, the growing complexities facing institutional caregivers, and ways to improve support for family caregivers. Read More
Sir Isaac Newton said, “If I have seen further than others, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” And retired delegate Charles Gordon has always been ready to stand up for the rights of working people and the future of his union. Read More
Washington, D.C.’s Whitman-Walker Health is a community health provider specializing in LGBTQ+ and HIV care. The organization was founded in 1973 as The Gay Men’s VD Clinic and operated out of the basement of the Georgetown Lutheran Church. When the AIDS crisis of the 1980’s escalated, Whitman-Walker became a leader in education, testing, counseling, advocacy, and the provision of direct services to people with AIDS. The organization opened the country’s first gay, community-based medical unit devoted to the evaluation and diagnosis of AIDS symptoms. Read More
“Reach out, before a shelter is your only option!” is the advice New York City has promoted to residents in crisis for the past five years. But what do you do when your home disappears overnight? Read More
Hundreds of 1199SEIU members picketed Northwell Health’s Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH) on Oct. 2 to push the healthcare mega-system to settle a contract with physician assistants (PAs) who voted overwhelmingly for 1199 membership in an August election. Read More
Join fellow 1199 members on Thursday, February 20, 2020, in Annapolis, at the House Office Building - Room 170, 6 Bladen St., for our annual Legislative Action Day! This is our chance to meet with lawmakers and advocate for laws that will improve the lives of Maryland’s working families. Read More
Members from around downstate New York gathered at a midtown Manhattan hotel on Nov. 1 for a day long discussion of best practices, labor management cooperation, and improving patient care at every level. Read More
I don’t know about you but I’m tired of the media describing President Trump’s base as the white working class. Read More
Here we are already at the end of 2019, and 2020, one the most consequential years of any of our lifetimes, is upon us. That was fast! Read More
