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Long-awaited enforcement action to force New York State nursing homes to improve staffing levels or face hefty fines, finally moved a step closer on December 28 when the state’s supreme court rejected legal arguments brought by employers. Read More

1199ers work to get out the vote in New York Congressional District 3. Read More

Making it through the holiday season can be especially challenging for people who are already facing mental or physical health challenges. The 1199 members at Upper Manhattan Mental Health are dedicated to providing a social safety net in the community which helps to ease the burden. Read More

One day strike in Upstate New York leads to landmark deal. Read More

A new Delegate cuts her teeth in a national campaign against a giant corporation. Read More

It’s time to demand New York State stop selling Medicaid short. Read More

1199 continues to grow and add new members who go on to negotiate strong contracts. Read More

The “Great Society” programs that advanced civil rights. Read More

Statement of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East on the results of the special election in New York’s 3rd Congressional District: Read More

On Valentine’s Day, Tonawanda Nursing Home workers at Schofield Residence will show dedication to providing quality care for residents with a special Valentine’s Day ceremony. Read More

Community Coalition kick-off event in Governor's hometown adds to growing chorus of hospitals, health care workers, legislators, community, and faith leaders demanding fully funded Medicaid Health Insurance Program Read More

Community Coalition kicks off joint effort to demand full funding for Medicaid Health Insurance Program in Governor’s Hometown Read More

Community Coalition kicks off joint effort to demand full funding for Medicaid Health Insurance Program in Governor’s Hometown Read More

Press conference builds on growing statewide pressure for Governor Hochul to fully fund Medicaid Insurance Program for all New Yorkers as Local Healthcare Workers Leave For Albany Again This Week Read More

Hospital and clinic caregivers won living wage increases and quality benefits to help retain and recruit more staff to care for patients in rural Upstate communities. Read More

A portion of New York’s huge, unprecedented reserves must be used to close the Medicaid funding gap, save struggling hospitals, prevent slashing of maternity and mental health services, and protect low-income seniors, children, families and people with disabilities Read More

The care provided by 5000 members of 1199 throughout the Steward system and their co-workers is essential to the communities they serve. Read More

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A portion of New York’s huge, unprecedented reserves must be used to close the Medicaid funding gap, save struggling hospitals, prevent slashing of maternity and mental health services, and protect low-income seniors, children, families and people with disabilities Read More

Speakers called on Governor Hochul to end hugely wasteful program that diverts billions in taxpayer money meant for vulnerable New Yorkers into the pockets of for-profit insurance companies Read More