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Governor Hochul’s State of the State address notes that “hospitals in New York are struggling financially more than in the rest of the U.S—42% of hospital facilities in New York had an operating deficit in 2021.” Read More

We are pleased that New York’s Medicaid waiver has been approved. 1199SEIU and Greater New York Hospital Association have advocated for the waiver’s approval for more than a year. Read More

A small portion of New York’s huge, unprecedented reserves can close the Medicaid funding gap, save struggling hospitals, and protect low-income seniors, children, families and people with disabilities. More than 7 million New Yorkers rely on state-funded Medicaid for healthcare coverage, yet Medicaid pays hospitals and their clinics 30% less than the actual cost of care. Read More

Program will celebrate Dr. King’s work in the labor movement and commitment to workers’ rights through music, poetry, and dance with keynote speaker Mayor Malik Evans and remarks from NYS Assemblymember Demond Meeks Read More

More than 75 nursing home workers at Kenmore’s Schofield Residence voted to ratify a 17-month contract with their employer yesterday. Read More

Workers at West Broward Rehabilitation & Healthcare called out the facility for bouncing paychecks, reduced and mishandled insurance contributions and other “Scrooge-like” treatment this holiday season, and at a time when caregivers and patients throughout the state are put at risk due to a spiraling staffing, retention and care crisis. Read More

Union workers at URMC joined a growing national movement of workplace strikes to demand living wages and quality comprehensive benefits to help retain and recruit more workers to help with staffing issues and to uplift some workers out of poverty Read More

Union workers at URMC joined a growing national movement of workplace strikes to demand living wages and quality comprehensive benefits to help retain and recruit more workers to help with staffing issues and to uplift some workers out of poverty Read More

Strike authorization vote set for tomorrow postponed, Union members will vote on agreement next week Read More

NEW YORK: 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East today announced its support for key City Council bills, sponsored by the Public Advocate, to ban solitary confinement in New York City jails and to require NYPD reporting on the number and nature of stops it conducts. Read More

On Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 1199SEIU members at Boston Medical Center (BMC) voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new contract. Read More

Diverse voices are crucial to Union democracy. Read More

The popularity and power of labor unions continued to surge in 2023, with the annual Gallup poll released on Labor Day showing two-thirds of respondents nationwide (67 percent) now approve of labor unions. From Hollywood writers and actors to UPS workers, automotive workers, Starbucks baristas and more, we have seen not only growing militancy — but also landmark victories. Read More

The Union seeks to improve members’ skills to fill much needed healthcare roles. Read More

1199ers join the fight to keep abortion safe and available to all. Read More

After a lifetime of public service in her job, a Hudson Valley, New York member recognizes the value of political action. Read More

Members rehabilitate Ukrainian soldiers in Staten Island. Read More

The country marked National Radiologic Technology Week November 5-11, and what better way to celebrate these crucial caregivers than to welcome them into the Union family. Read More

With the goal of saving lives in mind, 1199ers came together in Bay Shore Long Island on November 21 for the 1199SEIU Community Blood Drive in honor of the former 1199SEIU President, Leon Davis whose birthday fell on the same day. Read More

In the first of its kind, home health aides win historic 3-year agreement with Schofield Residence near Buffalo. Read More