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1199ers show their strength at Clara Maass hospital in NJ.
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.
More than 1,600 Homecare providers at Community Care Companions join 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, New York’s largest healthcare union.
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.
1199SEIU Professional & Technical Nursing Home Workers To Picket Absolut Care of Aurora Park On Wednesday
Workers are demanding a competitive contract that protects wages and benefits while for-profit employer proposes significant cuts to wages & benefits for incoming new hires at bargaining table
Rochester Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing caregivers say lack dignity and respect, low wages, and limited benefits lead to chronic short staffing
Florida Caregivers File Unfair Labor Practice Complaint Against HCA Hospitals; Vote To Refuse Voluntary Overtime Due To Safety Concerns, Staffing Crisis
Florida Caregivers File Unfair Labor Practice Complaint Against HCA Hospitals; Vote To Refuse Voluntary Overtime Due To Safety Concerns, Staffing Crisis
A week after more than 300 members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers met with state and city officials about the crisis in healthcare, a new survey of workers shows deep concern with staffing, burnout and unsafe working conditions in nursing homes, health centers, and hospitals.