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Statement of 1199SEIU on the Crisis in Haiti
May 2, 2024
As a union of healthcare workers, many thousands of whom belong to the Haitian diaspora, we are appalled by the crisis gripping the country.…
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1199SEIU & University of Rochester Medicine Home Care Management Set To Begin Contract Talks Next Week
May 2, 2024
Professional Home Care Workers Unique Group Among Growing Local and National Trend To Join A Union Will Begin Negotiations For Their First…
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Hundreds of Nurses & Other Caregivers Protest at Northwell Facilities in Long Island & Westchester
May 1, 2024
‘Healthcare Heroes’ Demand a Greater Voice in Patient Care
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Tim Kennedy for Congress Gets Support From 1199SEIU & WNY Area Labor Federation in Final Effort Before Special Election Next Tuesday, 4/30
Apr 29, 2024
Healthcare Workers and union members from across Western New York get out the vote in support of former Occupational Therapist, Tim Kennedy…
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1199SEIU caregivers mourn the passing of Congressman Donald Payne Jr.
Apr 24, 2024
The caregivers of 1199SEIU express our heartfelt condolences to the family of Congressman Donald Payne, Jr., who led a life serving New…
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Statement from Margarette Nerette Of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East On Biden-Harris Administration’s New Standards To Ensure Quality Nursing Home Care
Apr 23, 2024
“The Florida members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East applaud and appreciate the Biden-Harris Administration’s new national…

WEEKLY CLIPS

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10 Names to Watch in Organized Labor
Sep 4, 2018
In the Labor Power 50, we recognize top labor leaders who are key players in the world of New York politics and government. It’s also worth…
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Wage Theft: How Many Women of Color Are Left Out of Minimum Wage Hike
Aug 30, 2018
Although New York state has passed $15 minimum wage legislation, there are thousands of home health care workers, mostly immigrant women of…
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Beyond Mexico: How DHS rule changes may affect black immigrants
Aug 28, 2018
When Phiwa Nkosi gave birth to her son nine years ago, she was handed a packet of forms to fill out the day she was discharged from Bellevue…
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CARIBBEAT: Counting down to the costumes, music, food and fun of the 2018 New York Caribbean Carnival
Aug 12, 2018
Final preparation is underway for the colorful costume-packed, music-filled New York Caribbean Carnival.
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Balter for Congress Wins Support of Largest Health Care Workers Union
Aug 7, 2018
Dana Balter has secured her first union endorsement as she aims to unseat U.S. Rep. John Katko in the 24th Congressional District race.
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Stepping Up the Resistance
Aug 2, 2018
Last month, we learned that corporate tax receipts are near a 75-year low as a share of the overall economy and that the federal budget…
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