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.
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
Oct 5, 2023
Nearly 450 workers at Boston-based Fenway Health are now united in 1199SEIU, the fastest growing healthcare workers union in the state.
Sep 15, 2023
To help safeguard reproductive care in the state, contract focuses on boosting retention and recruitment with higher pay and increased…
Sep 7, 2023
1199 Personal Care Attendants and the Healey-Driscoll Administration, have tentatively agreed on a new three-year contract that creates a…
Aug 31, 2023
1199SEIU to file NLRB charges over anti-union tactics; efforts to suppress majority women of color workforce at Upham's Corner Health Center
Jul 25, 2023
Frontline workers seek union recognition to boost recruitment and retention efforts
Jul 11, 2023
1199SEIU members file NLRB charge over lack of lunch breaks; criticize cuts to care at Marlborough site