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.

Thank You Slideshow

Nov 30, 2020

This holiday season, I'm more grateful than ever to be part of our union family with you. THANK YOU for showing what it means to be…

VOTE FOR GREAT PAY, SAFE WORKPLACES, AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES

Oct 27, 2020

From stopping the spread of COVID-19 and securing healthcare coverage to ensuring safe workplaces and healthy communities, we have to choose…

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS BACK DC TEACHERS & NURSES UNIONS ON SCHOOL RE-OPENINGS

Oct 9, 2020

The school-based licensed mental health professionals of the Department of Behavioral Health School Mental Health Program stand in…

Happy Labor Day!

Sep 7, 2020

Happy Labor Day!

The President's Column: We Endorse Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

Sep 1, 2020

Our 1199SEIU Executive Committee has endorsed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to become the next President and Vice President of the United…

Advocates Apply Pressure on Jones and Ferguson to Reconvene

Jul 28, 2020

Advocates from across the state penned a letter to Maryland House and Senate leaders Monday, imploring them to convene a special session to…

School social workers back Washington Teachers Union’s call to reopen schools only when it’s safe.

Jul 28, 2020

The school-based licensed mental health professionals of the Department of Behavioral Health School Mental Health Program stand in…

DC Paid Family Leave

Jul 13, 2020

As of July 1, 2020, District of Columbia workers now have paid parental, family, and medical leave.

Scam Alert

May 24, 2020

We have received numerous calls from members saying that they received a call from “1199” about an additional benefit for which the member…

Let's Move DC Forward

May 11, 2020

We are proud to endorse candidates who will fight for a healthy and equitable District of Columbia. We must elect representatives who will…