Virginia Kondas, an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) at UHealth Tower in Miami and 1199SEIU Florida member leader, was proud to play a key role in a healthcare relief mission with fellow union caregivers earlier this year in Jamaica.
Nearly 1,400 healthcare workers at two Boston Medical Center-owned hospitals voted on May 13th to ratify a new, three-year union contract that will deliver meaningful wage increases, protect workers’ own healthcare coverage, and preserve important benefits workers had previously won under prior contracts with the former Steward Healthcare facilities.
With deep sadness, 1199SEIU announces the passing of former President George Gresham, after a long illness.
Caregivers Win Childcare Fund Benefits, Up to 17.5% Wage Increases, And More To Help Recruit And Retain Healthcare Workers
Mental health and addiction providers will gather to offer resources and services while local artists provide interactive hands-on art therapy
Led by the 1199SEIU Nurse Council, groups of RNs and LPNs recently gathered at three in-person nurse meet-ups at restaurants in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties to build connections and foster leadership, engagement and power in their workplaces in 2026.
Members, staff and supporters of 1199SEIU Florida turned out in force to join millions nationwide to make their voices heard on “No Kings Day.” The historic non-violent protests in cities and towns across the state and country were to stand up against anti-democratic authoritarianism and exploitation menacing communities and working families today.
The new union contract for Southern Tier Hospital Workers Addresses Wages & Pension
The newly approved union contract includes quarterly attendance bonuses, a uniform allowance, and significant wage increases meant to retain and recruit workers
After multiple worker led job actions, nursing home workers have an agreement to vote on next week