• Christopher Van Hollen elected to U.S. Senate, replacing retiring longtime Senator Barbara Mikulski
• 1199-endorsed Maryland candidates C.A. “Dutch” Ruppersberger (CD 2), Anthony Brown (CD 4) and Jamie Raskin (CD 8) elected to Congress
• “Right to work” Amendment, Question 1 rejected in Virginia thanks to the tireless work of 1199 MPOs
• Overhaul of Baltimore City Council, including 1199-endorsed candidates Zeke Cohen (District 1) and Ryan Dorsey (District 3)
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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. Read More
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. Read More
The new union contract for Southern Tier Hospital Workers Addresses Wages & Pension Read More
The newly approved union contract includes quarterly attendance bonuses, a uniform allowance, and significant wage increases meant to retain and recruit workers Read More
After multiple worker led job actions, nursing home workers have an agreement to vote on next week Read More
All union members in the BMC Union Coalition support their siblings and urge BMC management to reach settlement now to invest in good jobs and quality care. Read More
1199ers vote to authorize an one day strike at BMC Read More
Healthcare Workers Demand State Leaders Prioritize Healthcare Funding To Prevent Hospital, Clinic & Nursing Home Closures Read More
Over a hundred frontline home care workers from around the state joined State Senator Gustavo Rivera and other legislators in Albany earlier today to urge support for the Home Care Savings & Reinvestment Act (S2332A/A2018A) that would save the state approximately $35 billion over ten years by transitioning home care services to a managed fee-for-service model with direct state oversight and improved transparency. Read More
Healthcare Workers Demand State Leaders Prioritize Healthcare Funding To Prevent Hospital, Clinic & Nursing Home Closures
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Governor Hochul’s budget on path to offset devastating Congressional Republican cuts to healthcare, but state leaders must act now to provide critical investments Read More
Area Coalition Demands State Leaders Prioritize Healthcare Funding After Congressional Republicans Claudia Tenney & Nick Langworthy Vote To Cut Healthcare - Risking Hospital, Clinic & Nursing Home Closures Across Western New York Read More
Caregivers Demand Fair Contract With Competitive Wages and Benefits to Help Retain and Recruit More Workers From One of America’s Top Places To Work Read More
Area Coalition Demands State Leaders Prioritize Healthcare Funding After Congressional Republicans Claudia Tenney & Nick Langworthy Vote To Cut Healthcare - Risking Hospital, Clinic & Nursing Home Closures Across Western New York Read More
Hospital workers at Mount St Mary’s Hospital and Lockport Memorial Hospital Began Contract Talks With Catholic Health Early January Read More
Rochester Regional’s Unity Living Center Workers Demand Fair Contract That Improves Staffing Levels At Not-For Profit Care Facility Read More
The healthcare workers of 1199SEIU mourn the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson, an extraordinary leader whose contributions to the labor and civil rights movements bridged generations. Read More
