Today we celebrate Juneteenth—the day honoring the end of slavery in the United States. It was exactly 160 years ago that freedom was achieved in Texas, the last state where enslaved people were formally freed after the Civil War. Read More
A member screening committee interviewed the top five candidates in the upcoming primary. Read More
Member action has helped to shore up vital funding for New York State, but national cuts still threaten these gains. Read More
There is growing recognition that providing quality healthcare depends on making sure providers can communicate effectively with the people who are seeking their care and treatment. The need for medical interpreters is growing rapidly as a result. Read More
1199 RNs at St Barnabas hospital will benefit from a $5 million subsidy to expand training opportunities and increase retention. Read More
More than a year of bargaining with the University of Rochester, ends with a strong contract, following 11th hour agreement to avert strike action. Read More
In these uncertain times, strategies for dealing with anxiety are more important than ever. Read More
Identifying and supporting the NYC Mayoral candidate who will do most for working people has long been a role for 1199ers. Read More
An annual celebration of the valuable work that 1199 RNs do every day. Read More
Nursing home workers overwhelmingly voted down for-profit owners last, best, and final offer signaling approval to strike at two WNY long-term care facilities owned and operated by Long Island Businessman Read More
New Legislation Amends Public Health Law to Protect Healthcare Workers by Requiring Hospitals and Nursing Homes to Develop Workplace Violence Safety and Security Prevention Programs Read More
Tenney’s vote in favor of Medicaid Cuts would harm hospitals, nursing homes, and the very constituents she is sworn to serve Read More
Caregivers voted to give their bargaining committee the authority to issue a 10-day notice to picket Read More
The healthcare workers of 1199SEIU are appalled and outraged by the injury and arrest of SEIU-USWW President David Huerta alongside the detention of hundreds of others for protesting ICE abuses. Read More
Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in the proud history of our union. I am deeply honored to serve as your President, and I'm grateful for the support and trust that you’ve placed in me. Read More
Statement of Yvonne Armstrong, President-elect of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s newly announced travel ban. Read More
Caregivers avoided strikes to reach an agreement, while 21 other for-profit nursing homes remain without one Read More
Teams of Florida nursing home workers joined fellow SEIU members from across the country on multiple lobbying visits to Washington, D.C. to let lawmakers know they’re extremely concerned about deep cuts to Medicaid, SNAP and other essential programs. Read More
1199SEIU members joined with other healthcare workers and state lawmakers today in urging the New York State Legislature to pass a bill addressing workplace violence in healthcare settings. Read More
2022-2025 Union Contract with Kaleida Health Read More
