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Statement from 1199SEIU’s Roxey Nelson on HB 1239
Apr 8, 2022
“It’s dangerous, sad and short-sighted that HB 1239, which drastically cuts staffing and care standards in Florida nursing homes, has been…
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George Gresham, President of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East:
Apr 7, 2022
“This budget makes significant investments to protect the wellbeing of New Yorkers, notably a meaningful pay raise for frontline homecare…
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Statement of George Gresham, President of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East:
Apr 7, 2022
“The healthcare workers of 1199SEIU celebrate today’s historic confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the US Supreme Court. Judge…
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Lewiston Nursing Home Workers Unanimously Vote To Ratify 20-Month Agreement With Largest Catholic Health System in U.S.
Apr 4, 2022
Lewiston, NY – More than 150 nursing home workers at Ascension Living at Our Lady of Peace in Lewiston are celebrating a huge victory…
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CANDLELIGHT VIGIL TO DEMAND THAT GOVERNOR HOCHUL PROVIDE PERMANENT RAISE FOR HOME CARE WORKERS!
Apr 4, 2022
“Governor Hochul, we need a boost,” says Geraldine Wright, Home Health Aide. “How are we supposed to live with this little bit of money they…
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1199SEIU Workers Postpone Strike at Saugus Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Mar 30, 2022
Caregivers postpone strike as management returns to the bargaining table.

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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