Florida

At 1199SEIU Florida, we represent more than 25,000 healthcare employees —from nurses to clerical employees — working in the hospital and nursing home industry. We work in some of the largest for-profit and academic healthcare institutions in the state and are constantly working to achieve affordable, high quality healthcare for all. Our members have a rich history of striving to transform lives by empowering our communities to stand for justice, dignity, and respect for everyone.

Talented Team Of 1199SEIU Florida Nurse Members Travel To New York City For Nurse Of Distinction Awards Gala

May 10, 2024

A contingent of Florida nurse members from 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East will travel this week to New York City and join other top…

UHealth Tower RN Powers Up Latest Digital Organizing Tools To Uplift Workers And Contract Campaigns

May 10, 2024

RN Guillermo Lopez was one of a handful of members from 1199SEIU who attended the two-day training hosted by SEIU, Service Employees…

It’s National Nurses Week 2024: Don’t Miss These Deals For Nurses Who “Make The Difference”

May 10, 2024

The theme of this year’s National Nurses Week (May 6 – May 12) is "Nurses Make the Difference," honoring the incredible nurses who embody…

1199SEIU Nurses Show Support For Reproductive Rights, Amendment 4

May 9, 2024

Nurse members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East joined a large contingent of union members, staff and family at a recent rally in…

1199SEIU Nurses Call For Steward Health Care To Serve Community & Caregivers

May 9, 2024

As critical frontline caregivers, 1199SEIU Florida nurses have joined our union’s demands that Steward Health Care provide answers and…

1199SEIU Members Rally For Amendment 4 To Restore Reproductive Rights, Privacy

May 2, 2024

Members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East showed up in force at a recent rally in support of the Amendment 4 ballot initiative to…

Statement from Margarette Nerette Of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East On Biden-Harris Administration’s New Standards To Ensure Quality Nursing Home Care

Apr 23, 2024

“The Florida members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East applaud and appreciate the Biden-Harris Administration’s new national…

With More Than A Dozen Long-Term Care Contracts Set To Expire In 2024, Florida Caregivers Unite & Prepare For Bargaining

Apr 16, 2024

More than 100 long-term care workers from across Florida gathered in Orlando recently to accomplish one goal – prepare for contract…

Healthcare Worker, Mother, 1199SEIU Member Sets Politicians Straight On Priorities, Costs To Support Families In Florida

Apr 12, 2024

Jennifer Parker, a longtime and active 1199SEIU Florida member-leader recently authored an editorial published in The Orlando Sentinel that…

2024 Legislative Session Wrap Up

Apr 2, 2024

Like most years in Florida, the 2024 state legislative session was a mix of good, but also bad and ugly. Committed leaders and advocates…