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.

Statement from George Gresham, president of 1199SEIU, on the guilty verdict in the murder of George Floyd

Apr 20, 2021

“Today’s decision in the Derek Chauvin case is a victory for humanity and for the work being done to fight for freedom for all Americans.

Statement from 1199SEIU’s Roxey Nelson calling for a special election in Florida Senate District 37

Mar 18, 2021

“A special election must be called by the governor for Florida Senate District 37 because it’s so blatantly clear that the November race was…

Healthcare Workers Object To HCA’s Demand To Strip Anti-discrimination Workplace Protections At Florida Hospitals

Feb 19, 2021

MIAMI----Members of the state’s largest union of healthcare workers, 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, are objecting to a contract…

Remembering 1199's History: Hundreds of 1199ers Attended Obama Inauguration

Jan 14, 2021

For hundreds of 1199ers, Jan. 20 is the anniversary of one of the most important days of their lives. These 1199ers were present 12 years…

Why Trump must be impeached and removed

Jan 13, 2021

We are less than two weeks into 2021, and our nation is at a dangerous crossroads. The road behind us is littered with violent acts of…

1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East – Florida Statement on rollout of COVID-19 vaccines

Dec 29, 2020

While Florida has been a hot spot of the COVID-19 pandemic that has ravaged our communities and economy for nine months, the hardworking…

2020 Election Victories Fueled by Record Voter Turnout and 1199SEIU’s Voter Outreach Campaign

Dec 16, 2020

The 2020 general election was historic. President Elect Joe Biden won more than 80 million votes -- the most votes of any presidential…

MPO Stories Roundup

Nov 25, 2020

1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East member political organizers (MPOs) played a big part in recent election victories. From…

Member Political Organizer Eva Nolasco Calls on Voters to Choose Joe Biden to Protect Our Environment

Nov 2, 2020

Tomorrow is election day. It’s the last push to the polls in an election that could be a turning point for Floridians and all Americans. Eva…

MEMBER POLITICAL ORGANIZER SOPHIA COLLEY IS ‘RIDIN’ WITH BIDEN’ FOR AFFORDABLE, QUALITY HEALTHCARE FOR ALL, AND SO MUCH MORE

Oct 29, 2020

Member political organizer (MPO) Sophia Colley remembers when the Obama Administration, led by President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe…