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1199SEIU Statement Regarding The Recent Assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse
Jul 11, 2021
The 450,000 healthcare workers of 1199SEIU, United Healthcare Workers East, are saddened and outraged by the recent assassination of Haitian…
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HUNDREDS OF 1199SEIU HEALTHCARE HEROES STAGE ‘HIGH NOON’ RALLIES ACROSS NEW YORK CITY AND LONG ISLAND TO SHOW HOSPITAL MANAGERS THEY ARE READY TO NEGOTIATE A FAIR CONTRACT RECOGNIZING WORKERS’ EFFORTS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Jun 30, 2021
NEW YORK (July 29, 2021) – Hundreds of healthcare heroes from 1199SEIU – the largest healthcare union in the nation – today held lunchtime…
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Care managers at NFMMC Health Home approve first union contract
Jun 30, 2021
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Healthcare Workers at Absolut Care at Gasport agree to 3-year contract!
Jun 24, 2021
Gasport, NY - Absolut Care at Gasport and 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers are pleased to announce that they have agreed to the terms of…
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1199SEIU PRES: WE DO NOT SUPPORT A COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE
Jun 11, 2021
New York, NY – 1199SEIU President George Gresham today released the following statement regarding New York Presbyterian Hospital’s…
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Amid Bankruptcy, Healthcare Workers at Eastern Niagara Hospital in Lockport Unanimously Vote to Ratify 2-Year Contract
Jun 11, 2021
Lockport, NY – Nearly 200 Healthcare workers at Eastern Niagara Hospital in Lockport have unanimously voted to ratify a new 2- year…

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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