Maryland/DC

The 1199SEIU Maryland/DC Division represents over 10,000 members who work in major academic medical centers and other hospitals and dozens of long-term care facilities in Maryland and Washington, DC.

1199SEIU is a leader on social justice issues in the region, moving successful campaigns to raise the minimum wage, create marriage equality, and expand rights for our newest Americans.

Formed in 2005 out of the merger of the former SEIU locals 1199E-DC and 1998 with 1199SEIU, the MD/DC division is a political powerhouse, mobilizing members to support and win electoral and issue campaigns.

1199SEIU workers led a historic strike at Baltimore’s world-renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2014 that set a new benchmark for labor agreements in the healthcare industry.

2019 Legislative Action Day

Jan 22, 2019

Join fellow 1199 members in Annapolis, at the Calvert House Hotel, 58 State Cir., for our annual Legislative Action Day! This is our chance…

New Southeast D.C. Hospital Would Shortchange Families

Dec 10, 2018

We need more comprehensive health care for district residents east of the river - and the east end hospital equity act does not deliver.

New Hospital in Washington, D.C. Part of a Shady Deal!

Dec 3, 2018

George Washington Hospital (GWUH), an affiliate of Universal Health Services (UHS), and the District government plan to replace United…

5 Reasons to Unelect Governor Larry Hogan

Nov 2, 2018

During his first term as governor in a Democratic state, Republican Larry Hogan has made it his mission not to cause too many waves in hopes…

1199SEIU Maryland Members Announce Midterm Endorsements

Oct 29, 2018

1199 members interviewed numerous candidates running for elected office in Maryland. Listed below are the approved recommendations.

Say NO to Short Staffing in Our Nursing Homes

Oct 12, 2018

The Problem: Our state’s nursing homes are woefully understaffed! Over the course of an eight-hour shift, direct care givers — nurses and…

Become A Weekend Warrior Today!

Sep 27, 2018

Election Day is quickly approaching. We need all hands on deck to GET OUT THE VOTE and ensure we get the representation we need. Join us for…

Labor-backed Progressives Win Across Maryland

Jul 16, 2018

Members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East played a key role in Maryland’s primary election yesterday, helping union-endorsed…

GWUH Workers Hold Fast Against Union Buster

Apr 30, 2018

For more than a year, some 150 1199 members at George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) have been locked in a battle for a contract with…

1199SEIU Maryland Members Announce Primary Endorsements

Apr 23, 2018

1199 members interviewed numerous candidates running for elected office in Maryland. Listed below are the approved recommendations.