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Failing New York’s essential workers: We deserve a fair contract
Aug 25, 2021
From the start of the pandemic early last year, we and other health-care workers across the state sacrificed our health — and risked our…
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Home Care Workers & 1199SEIU Call For Robust Investment in Home and Community-Based Services and Good Jobs
Aug 24, 2021
ROCHESTER, NY — Home care workers and consumers will rally in support of President Biden’s Home Care Proposal, calling on Congress to sign…
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Healthcare Workers Union 1199SEIU Hosts Roundtable Discussion About The Better Care, Better Jobs Act
Aug 19, 2021
While President Biden's “soft infrastructure bills” are one of the most critical issues being debated in Washington, DC this summer, on…
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Contract Talks Begin for 2,000 Service Workers at Strong Memorial Hospital and University of Rochester
Aug 10, 2021
Negotiations for a new union contract covering more than 2,000 service workers represented by 1199SEIU, United Healthcare Workers East and…
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STATEMENT FROM 1199SEIU PRESIDENT GEORGE GRESHAM ON THE DEATH OF RICHARD TRUMKA
Aug 6, 2021
“1199SEIU mourns the passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. We send our deepest condolences to his loved ones. President Trumka was a…
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1199SEIU Statement on the Results of NY AG James’ Investigation of Gov. Cuomo on Charges of Sexual Harassment
Aug 5, 2021
New York, NY – 1199SEIU President George Gresham today released the following statement:

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Care clash: Legislation could force nursing homes to add caregivers … but they say they can’t fill positions open now
Jun 7, 2018
Certified nursing assistants that bathe, dress and do much more for residents at New Jersey nursing homes woke up to new prospects under…
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Jordan Health stands its ground, Democratic leaders call on center to end strike
Jun 6, 2018
Update: Mayor Lovely Warren and other Democratic leaders joined Wednesday in calling on Jordan Health to accept a federal mediator's…
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Jordan Health workers begin 3-day strike
Jun 5, 2018
Nearly 70 local healthcare workers at Jordan Health in Rochester are back on strike.
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Jordan Health doubles down on proposal in face of union strike
Jun 4, 2018
Anthony Jordan Health Center officials doubled down Monday on a proposal offered to unionized workers last week, even as workers are poised…
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Coverage Roundup: 1199 Workers at Anthony Jordan
Jun 1, 2018
This morning-- we're waiting to see if the anthony jordan health center will agree to a settlement accepted by its worker's union. the…
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Dr. Janice Harbin: Facing the Journey With Jordan Health Center
Jun 1, 2018
The Jordan Health Center was one of the first community health service providers in America.
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