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The popularity and power of labor unions continued to surge in 2023, with the annual Gallup poll released on Labor Day showing two-thirds of respondents nationwide (67 percent) now approve of labor unions. From Hollywood writers and actors to UPS workers, automotive workers, Starbucks baristas and more, we have seen not only growing militancy — but also landmark victories. Read More

The Union seeks to improve members’ skills to fill much needed healthcare roles. Read More

1199ers join the fight to keep abortion safe and available to all. Read More

After a lifetime of public service in her job, a Hudson Valley, New York member recognizes the value of political action. Read More

Members rehabilitate Ukrainian soldiers in Staten Island. Read More

The country marked National Radiologic Technology Week November 5-11, and what better way to celebrate these crucial caregivers than to welcome them into the Union family. Read More

With the goal of saving lives in mind, 1199ers came together in Bay Shore Long Island on November 21 for the 1199SEIU Community Blood Drive in honor of the former 1199SEIU President, Leon Davis whose birthday fell on the same day. Read More

In the first of its kind, home health aides win historic 3-year agreement with Schofield Residence near Buffalo. Read More

1199ers came together on a rainy Saturday morning in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, for the Panamanian Day Parade on October 7, celebrating the nation's independence on the last weekend of Hispanic Heritage Month. Read More

Registered Nurse Tonya Moore not only provides quality care to patients in UHealth Tower’s 11 South oncology department, but she also crochets hats, blankets and scarves for those who could use a thoughtful gift to help lift up their spirits. Read More

After months of protracted bargaining, 1199 members at Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home in Gloversville, NY, voted to strike. But negotiations throughout the night finally led to a tentative agreement, which averted the planned strike action, and a new contract was ratified on November 22. Read More

Medicaid reimbursement policy is a racial justice issue. Read More

Members raise awareness about the importance of early detection in saving lives Read More

Telling our stories is crucial to advancing worker-friendly policies. Read More

The Executive Council of 1199SEIU, the highest elected body of the union, releases the following statement: Read More

More than 1,200 Union Workers walked at strike at the largest private sector employer in Upstate New York to demand a living wage and quality comprehensive benefits to help retain and recruit more workers and to uplift some workers out of poverty. Read More

Workers seek a voice in their workplace and a living wage to boost recruitment and retention efforts at the community center Read More

Caregivers & service workers demand living wage and quality comprehensive benefits to help retain and recruit more workers at largest private sector employer in state and to uplift some workers out of poverty Read More

Unions Representing Patient Caregivers and Service Workers at URMC Issue 10-Day Notice For Strike At Largest Private Sector Employer in Upstate New York Read More

Senator Sean Ryan and Assemblymember William Conrad joined workers calling for fair settlement from the employer and adequate Medicaid reimbursements from the state. Read More