1199 Magazine

This month, the world marked the anniversary of the horrific October 7 attack by Hamas against Israel, during which 1,200 Israelis were killed, thousands more injured, and hundreds kidnapped. 1199SEIU reiterates our unequivocal condemnation of Hamas’ actions and demands the immediate return of the remaining hostages and the end to indiscriminate rocket attacks against Israel. Read More

Mark DeFord is a Registered Nurse (RN) in Palm Beach County and former U.S. Marine who is now fighting to pass Florida Amendment 4 on this November’s ballot. Read More

Workers Protested Last Week Over Unpaid Wage Increases, Lack of Retro Pay & Unpaid Benefits As They Demand New York State Department of Health Provide Funds To Assist With Change of Ownership To Keep Facility Open Read More

Direct Service Workers Among Growing Local and National Trend As Workers Join Labor Unions To Demand Improvements In Their Workplace And A Voice On The Job Read More

1199SEIU, Weinberg Campus Board Chairman, and Schofield Residence Board Chairperson send joint letter to New York State Department of Health as workers picket over unpaid wage increases, unpaid benefits and Weinberg’s failure to pay retroactive earnings Read More

More than 300 nursing home workers at Weinberg Campus ratified an 18-month agreement earlier this year calling off a planned two-day strike have now filed a class action grievance against Weinberg Campus for unpaid wage increases and retroactive pay Read More

Union members from Western New York and Rochester traveled to Erie, Pennsylvania to help get out the vote for Kamala Harris's presidential campaign. Read More

New union contract covering clinic-based healthcare workers includes more than 12% wage increases bringing workers closer to a living wage, quality comprehensive benefits package, union security, stronger anti-discrimination language, additional sick days and more. Read More

Union members from Western New York and Rochester will travel to Erie, Pennsylvania to help get out the vote for Kamala Harris's presidential campaign. Read More

Women’s reproductive healthcare is on the ballot this November. An important amendment Florida voters will consider is Amendment 4. It will end Florida’s extreme, near total abortion ban that has put women at risk and politicians in the middle of their most private medical decisions. Read More

“For me, this is about my patients. When we have a stronger voice in how things are done and how we are treated at the agency, we can take better care of our patients.” Read More

More than 300 nursing home workers at Weinberg Campus ratified an 18-month agreement earlier this year calling off a planned two-day strike have now filed a class action grievance against Weinberg Campus for unpaid wage increases and retroactive pay Read More

Core Testing Facilities Workers Join 1199SEIU Read More

Union members from Western New York and Rochester will travel to Erie, Pennsylvania to help get out the vote for Kamala Harris's presidential campaign. Read More

Members of the 1199SEIU, Florida’s largest union representing healthcare workers, have endorsed a host of candidates in the 2024 November elections. Read More

Healthcare Workers Union Celebrates the Hard Work and Dedication of Service Workers at Appreciation Event Read More

Get informed about voting by mail, early voting, and polling location in Maryland and DC. Read More

Join 1199SEIU members in Baltimore and Prince George’s County for a day of canvassing to help elect Kamala Harris for President and Angela Alsobrooks for US Senate! Read More

Earlier today healthcare workers employed in hospitals, nursing homes, home care and community-based settings stood in solidarity with the Haitian community in the face of recent attacks. Read More

Professional Home Care Workers Believe Management Is Limiting Bargaining Dates and Hours Fearing Other Workers Will Organize As Largest Non-Profit Employer And Its Associated Companies Earn Millions In Profits Read More