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1199SEIU Launches New Radio And Print Ads:
May 3, 2018
Prelude To Upcoming Boots On The Ground Campaign To Hold Congressional Republicans John Faso, Elise Stefanik and Claudia Tenney Accountable…
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The Force Awakens: Healthcare Workers, Union Members, and Plattsburgh Voters are Holding House Republicans Accountable
May 3, 2018
One year ago this week, Republican leaders in Congress passed their disastrous American Health Care Act (AHCA, aka Trumpcare). If that bill…
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May Day Action Aimed at Bringing Management to the Table
May 3, 2018
Bronx, NY - This morning, the LPNs, CNAs and dietary employees represented by 1199SEIU at the Concourse Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in…
TODAY: Healthcare Workers Stage Walkout at Jordan Health Center
Apr 30, 2018
This morning, 65 licensed practical nurses, medical technicians, nursing assistants, clerical and service employees represented by 1199SEIU,…
1199SEIU Healthcare Workers Will Picket Anthony L. Jordan Health Center Tomorrow, March 29
Mar 29, 2018
Over 75 Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Technicians, Nursing Assistants, clerical, and service employees represented by 1199SEIU, United…
1199SEIU Healthcare Workers to Picket Newfane Rehabilitation and Health Center Friday
Mar 21, 2018
Negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement between the for-profit, downstate owners of Newfane Rehabilitation and the 130 LPNs,…

WEEKLY CLIPS

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How Lobbying Works in NYC
Mar 11, 2019
Influencing the way politicians vote is a big business. Last year alone, clients in New York City spent a total $102.6 million to help your…
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Nearly $1 Billion Cut to Medicaid Could Result in Job Losses, Closures, Cuts to Care
Mar 8, 2019
BUFFALO, N.Y (WKBW) — Healthcare workers met with local elected officials Friday to warn of the consequences of Medicaid cuts proposed for…
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Immigrants are suffering, need health care now
Feb 27, 2019
This week, a 45-year-old immigrant in the U.S. illegally died in Border Patrol custody. His death follows the December deaths of 7-year-old…
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Public Advocate: Jumaane Williams Wins Special Election in New York City
Feb 27, 2019
Jumaane D. Williams, a Democratic councilman from Brooklyn, was elected as New York City public advocate Tuesday night, notching a victory…
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Many warned a Supreme Court ruling would cripple unions. NY's remain strong
Feb 22, 2019
ALBANY – Labor leaders and top government officials in New York warned that Janus v. AFSCME, the Supreme Court case decided last June, was a…
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This is How We Get Terrible Health Care
Jan 31, 2019
Now that the presidential race has started (God help us), candidates have started discussing policies — and because the health care system…
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