Representing nearly 80,000 healthcare workers throughout Massachusetts, 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East is the most politically active union in the Commonwealth. 1199SEIU caregivers have won higher job standards for healthcare workers, such as fair wages, affordable healthcare, and pathway to $25/hr for personal care attendants. 1199ers have also won historic victories for all working people across Massachusetts, including earned sick time, one of the highest minimum wages in the country, and much more.
Jul 28, 2025
Roughly 3,000 caregivers in a state-funded homecare program for aging seniors are now united in 1199SEIU, the fastest growing healthcare…
Jul 22, 2025
Cari Medina's vision for Massachusetts' new chapter
Jul 11, 2025
Dr. Kiame Mahaniah named new Mass. HHS Secretary
Apr 14, 2025
Massachusetts resources for those who may be impacted by changes in immigrations status as well as opportunities for all of us to be…
Jan 31, 2025
Investing in Care and Caregivers with our 2025-2026 State Legislative Agenda
Jan 22, 2025
1199SEIU responded to Massachusetts Governor Healey’s proposed FY26 budget, which would impose overly-restrictive growth caps on the state’s…
Dec 31, 2024
1199SEIU praise the Massachusetts House and Senate for passing legislation that will improve oversight and regulation of the state’s…
Sep 4, 2024
Tim Foley released the following statement in response to the approval of Steward Health Care’s sale of six of its Massachusetts hospitals…
Aug 16, 2024
Tim Foley, 1199SEIU Executive Vice President, released the following statement in response to the State of Massachusetts seizing St.…
Aug 12, 2024
The healthcare workers of 1199SEIU are angered by the reported breakdown in negotiations to transfer both campuses of Holy Family Hospital…
May 17, 2024
1199ers continue to engage and monitor bankruptcy process impacting over 7,000 members in Massachusetts and Florida
May 6, 2024
Steward Healthcare’s declaration of Chapter 11 bankruptcy and its impact on the numerous communities currently served by the Steward-owned…
Mar 14, 2024
Workers seek to advance equity and ensure the community’s continued access to high quality healthcare
Feb 2, 2024
The care provided by 5000 members of 1199 throughout the Steward system and their co-workers is essential to the communities they serve.
Jan 28, 2024
The healthcare workers of 1199SEIU members are concerned about the future of Steward Healthcare in Massachusetts.
Jan 19, 2024
The healthcare workers of 1199SEIU members are gravely concerned about the future of Steward Healthcare in Massachusetts.
Dec 18, 2023
On Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 1199SEIU members at Boston Medical Center (BMC) voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new contract.
Dec 13, 2023
Workers seek a voice in their workplace and a living wage to boost recruitment and retention efforts at the community center
Nov 15, 2023
1199SEIU supports the passage of An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care in the House