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Statement from George Gresham, president of 1199 SEIU, on Sen. Schumer becoming Majority Leader
Jan 20, 2021
“Senator Chuck Schumer has been a long-time champion of New York’s working people and has made it his priority to fight for the needs of…
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Essential Workers at Centers Health Care Nursing Homes in Buffalo & Corning to hold Informational Pickets on Friday, January 22
Jan 19, 2021
Caregivers set to protest low wages, poor benefits, and inadequate staffing levels in fight for contract and call for industry reform.
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1199SEIU Position Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine
Dec 12, 2020
The hardworking women and men of 1199SEIU have been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic for nine months. During this time, they have…
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WITH THE THREAT OF LOSING THEIR HEALTH BENEFITS LOOMING, LIVINGSTON HILLS NURSING HOME WORKERS WILL HOLD CANDLELIGHT VIGIL
Nov 30, 2020
Livingston Hills Nursing Home workers, members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, and their supporters are critically concerned…
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PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: After Many Challenging Months Of Pandemic Hazard and Heartbreak, 1199SEIU Healthcare Workers Cast Their Votes, Together
Oct 28, 2020
1199SEIU members know that we are at a historic turning point where the stakes have rarely been as high for health care and workers’ rights.…
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PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: After Many Challenging Months Of Pandemic Hazard and Heartbreak, 1199SEIU Healthcare Workers Cast Their Votes, Together
Oct 28, 2020
1199SEIU members know that we are at a historic turning point where the stakes have rarely been as high for health care and workers’ rights.…

WEEKLY CLIPS

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“We All Stand Together”
May 2, 2018
On Tuesday, May 1, labor activists and immigrant support organizations staged rallies in New York City to commemorate May Day.
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Certified Nurse Aides Call For State to Set New Workload Guidelines
May 1, 2018
Certified nursing aides, or CNAs, and their supporters marched by the hundreds from the War Memorial to the State House calling for…
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New York's Disparate Democrats Unite to Celebrate Mayer's Victory
Apr 25, 2018
MAMARONECK — For a night, New York’s warring Democrats were united. At a party celebrating Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer’s victory in a…
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Democrats Take 13-4 Majority on Westchester Legislature
Apr 25, 2018
Democrat Terry Clements beat Republican Jim Freeman in Tuesday's special election for Westchester County legislature, giving Democrats a…
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Poor People's Campaign Creates New Movement Against Poverty
Apr 24, 2018
As people took the stage one by one in the packed fellowship hall to tell their stories or talk about the work they do around Rochester, it…
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Philanthropy for Big Labor
Apr 24, 2018
When does a charitable foundation grow big enough that its staff should decide to unionize? When it’s worth nearly $20 billion,…
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