“The House budget represents a massive and appalling giveaway to billionaires at the expense of children, seniors, people with disabilities, working families and their healthcare. New York Republicans shamefully reneged on their promises to their constituents to protect Medicaid, instead voting for the largest cut in history—an unprecedented $625 billion.
Statement of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East on the Budget Bill Passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on May 22nd
Member leaders of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East are calling for greater staffing and safety measures for caregivers and other staff at all facilities after a nurse at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital was viciously attacked by a patient.
Two new settlements reached late this evening just hours before pickets set to begin, leaving workers to strike in protest of unfair labor practices at major for-profit nursing home chains.
Over 200 nursing home workers in Tonawanda and Williamsville withdraw 10-day strike notices as tentative agreement is reached
Here are the resources and information you need to make sure your home and workplace are prepared for the hurricane season.
Bargaining committee members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center (PBGMC) and St. Mary’s Medical Center (SMMC) have made strong proposals to Tenet for significantly improved pay, PTO, wage equity, staffing and more.
Over 100 nursing home workers in Lewiston withdraw 10-day strike notice as tentative agreement is reached, leaving 14 other facilities set to strike next week
Workers At Affiliate of Largest Private Sector Employer in Upstate Held Firm for Over a Year to Protect Quality Patient Care in 7 Rural Upstate Counties
Local Concern Growing as Medicaid—the Nation’s Largest Healthcare Insurance Program Serving Millions of Children, Seniors, and People With Disabilities—Faces Prospect of Massive Cuts