1199SEIU today announced their endorsements for the 2025 New York City elections, including Governor Andrew M. Cuomo for Mayor of New York, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine for Comptroller, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, as well as endorsements for District Attorneys, Borough Presidents, and City Council members. Read More
Experienced members at North Shore Medical Center in North Miami, retained their benefits and are now enjoying significant pay increases even though the facility transitioned to new ownership under Healthcare Systems of America (HSA), an affiliate of American Healthcare Systems. Read More
On March 7, 1199ers in Washington, D.C. lobbied at their city council for legislation that will help D.C. meet its growing need for homecare workers in the coming decades. Read More
JJ Velazquez describes the long and winding road from wrongful incarceration to the Oscars. Read More
1199SEIU joined with other unions representing hundreds of thousands of workers across New York State in urging Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature to quickly pass the New York for All Act and protect immigrant communities from the Trump Administration’s brutal deportation machine. Read More
As the home of Broadway and the setting for umpteen movies and television series, New York City employs tens of thousands of people in the performing arts and entertainment industries. When they reach the end of their careers and need some extra help with the activities of daily living, 1199 members are there to look after them. Read More
1199ers from every region are speaking truth to power about the real world consequences of deep cuts to Medicaid. Read More
Working people are facing ever more drastic restrictions on their ability to access both abortion and gender-affirming care. Read More
1199SEIU released the following statement about the lawsuit (Johnie Flanagan, Laura Chapman, et al. v Public Partnerships LLC/Case 6:25-cv-06225) filed yesterday in Western District Court of New York alleging Public Partnerships LLC (“PPL”) with violating wage laws: Read More
“While we fight for economic gains to meet our members’ material needs, we can also produce cultural programs to enrich their lives and deepen their understanding,” founding 1199 President Leon Davis, once said. Read More
The 3-year labor contract covering over 450 caregivers at Steuben County’s major hospital is set to expire April 30th as workers demand improved staffing levels and quality affordable health insurance Read More
Contract talks for nearly 4,000 unionized workers at 27 different nursing homes in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Erie, and Niagara Counties Began Late February As Some For-Profit Homes Engaged in Millions of Dollars In Related Party Transactions While Local Workers Lack Quality Health Insurance & Benefits Read More
Massachusetts resources for those who may be impacted by changes in immigrations status as well as opportunities for all of us to be informed in supporting our immigrant friends, family, and coworkers Read More
Contract talks for nearly 4,000 unionized workers at 27 different nursing homes in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Erie, and Niagara Counties Began Late February As Some For-Profit Homes Bank Millions In Profits Through Related Party Transactions While Local Workers Lack Quality Health Insurance & Benefits Read More
Contract talks for nearly 4,000 unionized workers at 27 different nursing homes in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Erie, and Niagara Counties Began Late February As Some For-Profit Homes Bank Millions In Profits Through Related Party Transactions While Local Workers Lack Quality Health Insurance & Benefits Read More
The 2025 Maryland legislative session is over, so here’s an update on the bills we supported! Read More
Unacceptable For Caregivers to Experience Payroll Delays Read More
Contract talks for nearly 4,000 unionized workers at 27 different nursing homes in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Erie, and Niagara Counties Began Late February As Union Files Unfair Labor Practice Charges Against WNY’s Largest Nursing Home Chains Read More
Contract talks for nearly 4,000 unionized workers at 27 different nursing homes in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Erie, and Niagara Counties Began Late February As Union Files Unfair Labor Practice Charges Against WNY’s Largest Nursing Home Chains Read More
Contract talks for nearly 4,000 unionized workers at 27 different nursing homes in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Erie, and Niagara Counties Began Late February As Union Files Unfair Labor Practice Charges Against WNY’s Largest Nursing Home Chains Read More
