“Increasing New York State’s minimum wage to $15 would provide immense relief to workers across the State who are currently struggling to make ends meet. Governor Cuomo’s decision to increase the wage for state workers is a bold move – he’s leading by example, and we need more people to stand with the Governor in the fight for fair pay. The state Senate should get on board with defending economic equality in our state, and pass a $15 minimum wage for every worker.”
George Gresham, President of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, the largest union in New York and the largest healthcare union in the nation.
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1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East is the largest union in New York and the largest healthcare union in the nation. They represent over 250,000 healthcare workers throughout the state and over 450,000 total members throughout the East Coast. Their mission is to achieve quality healthcare and good jobs for all.
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Bronx, NY – 100 Bronx nursing home workers reached a tentative three-year agreement averting a one-day strike planned for tomorrow morning. Read More
University of Rochester’s attempt to remove no discrimination language, refusal to allow neutrality, and demands for caregivers to pay higher co-pays sent workers and supporters to the picket line outside the hospital today
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University of Rochester’s attempt to remove no discrimination language, refusal to allow neutrality, and demands for caregivers to pay higher co-pays will send workers and supporters to the picket line outside the hospital next week. Read More
University of Rochester’s attempt to remove no discrimination language, refusal to allow neutrality, and demands for caregivers to pay higher co-pays will send workers and supporters to the picket line outside the hospital next week. Read More
“This election season was an opportunity for us to see how far candidates who focus on the issues that matter most to working people could go. Read More
Recap of 1199 endorsed candidates and ballot initiatives for the 2026 general election Read More
The members of 1199SEIU Florida are disappointed in the election results for our state's U.S. Senator and Governor, but we're determined to keep fighting for leaders who will serve working families. Read More
Statement of 1199SEIU President Yvonne Armstrong on Today’s Election Read More
A talented nurse and 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East member at UHealth Tower in Miami has her job back after being caught in the Trump Administration’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) policies that have menaced Haitian and other hard-working immigrant communities nationwide. Read More
Members of the 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East Labor-Management Committee (LMC) at HCA Florida Trinity Hospital in the Tampa Bay area recently notched a win that will help their union and co-workers everyday at the facility. Read More
Members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East have overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new three-year contract with 19 HCA affiliated hospitals across the state of Florida, with a significant focus on protecting healthcare jobs in the face of rapid implementation of AI and other new technologies. Read More
Member Political Organizers (MPOs) for 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East have long played an important role in mobilizing union members during election season and reinforcing how politics plays a direct and dramatic role in the quality of healthcare workers’ jobs, lives and communities. Read More
Members of 1199SEIU Florida recently won a wage reopener at Coral Gables Nursing and Rehabilitation Center that secured significant pay increases and bonuses for about 60 long-term care workers at the facility. Read More
Unions Issue 10-Day Notice for bedside hospital caregivers, service, and campus workers who are prioritizing no discrimination language, benefits and wages to help recruit and retain staff Read More
Bedside hospital caregivers, service, and campus workers are prioritizing no discrimination language, benefits and wages to help recruit and retain staff Read More
The yearly event expected to draw hundreds in effort to help get out the vote Read More
Bedside hospital caregivers, service, and campus workers are prioritizing no discrimination language, benefits and wages to help recruit and retain staff Read More
Caregivers say new for-profit owner group came in attempting to cut worker benefits, while offering pennies above minimum wage Read More
Bedside hospital caregivers, service, and campus workers are prioritizing benefits and wages to help recruit and retain staff Read More
