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Healthcare Workers Strongly Endorse “Empire State Equity Act”
Mar 30, 2017
“The Empire State Equity Act would make Federal funding for New York State’s Medicaid program more equitable and is exactly the kind of…
Largest Healthcare Workers Union in America Denounces Attacks on Immigrants
Mar 29, 2017
The recent surge in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids across our nation is an immoral and deplorable attack on our immigrants…
Nurses & Healthcare Workers Urge Congress to Cancel Vote on Ruinous Health Bill Which Would Cause Suffering for Millions
Mar 24, 2017
New York City- Nurses, nurse assistants, homecare workers and other caregivers who work in hospitals, nursing homes and homecare programs…
Federal Cuts To Medicaid Will Have A Devastating Impact For Seniors and Working Families
Mar 17, 2017
The latest health care legislation being considered by Congress will decimate Medicaid funding and result in millions of Americans losing…
Federal Cuts To Medicaid Will Have A Devastating Impact For Western New Yorkers
Mar 17, 2017
The latest health care legislation being considered by Congress will decimate Medicaid funding and result in millions of Americans losing…
Largest Healthcare Workers’ Union To Representative Chris Collins: “Stakes Are Too High To Vote on Healthcare Bill Without Critical Information”
Mar 2, 2017
“Western New York’s Congressman Chris Collins, a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee, is one of several…

WEEKLY CLIPS

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Labor Leaders and Activists Turn Out for Immigrants
Jul 5, 2018
Whether it was Lower Manhattan or in Los Angeles, labor leaders and activists took to the streets to protest the White House’s immigration…
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Bronx Street Co-named to Honor Union Leader's Late Wife
Jul 5, 2018
Dozens of educators and members of 1199 SEIU gathered Sunday afternoon with Bronx Council Member Andy King and 1199 SEIU President George…
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AFT President Weingarten Blasts Trump and DeVos for Labor /Education Merger Proposal
Jun 28, 2018
Something the Republicans have wanted to do since the Clinton administration might come to fruition under Trump. It’s made American…
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Supreme Court Decision Could Hurt State's Health Care Unions
Jun 28, 2018
A U.S. Supreme Court decision Wednesday prohibiting public-sector unions from charging nonmembers "fair share" fees for representing the…
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Emerald South Nursing Home Rallies for Change
Jun 28, 2018
Buffalo, N.Y. (WKBW) - A rally was held Thursday on the front lawn of the Emerald South nursing and rehabilitation center on Delaware…
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5 Takeaways From Maryland's 2018 Primary Election
Jun 27, 2018
Elections can be chaotic affairs. The fliers. The endorsements. The problems at the polls. At the end of the night, what have we actually…
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