On September 26, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed into law critical reforms that will lay the groundwork for addressing the safety and staffing issues in the state’s nursing homes. Read More
Since being released from jail in 2021 after spending nearly 24 years behind bars for a crime he did not commit, Jon-Adrian Velazquez, has wasted no time. Read More
Members from all the Union’s regions who would like to learn more about how create change in their communities through political action are invited to take part in the Union’s Advanced Member Development program, which runs every year. Read More
1199SEIU members from all over Upstate New York came together over Labor Day weekend to celebrate the importance of uniting together as workers to negotiate better pay and conditions. Read More
1199SEIU members and their families from across Upstate New York enjoyed a fun day at Seabreeze Amusement Park in Rochester, NY on August 24. Read More
1199SEIU members in Florida face extra challenges when it comes to bargaining strong contracts. Unlike workers in union shops in other states, workers in Florida must overcome greater obstacles to join and maintain strong unions, due to anti-worker legislation known as “Right to Work” laws. Recruiting the numbers needed to build a strong fighting force to negotiate fair wages and benefits is that much harder as a result. Read More
Members in Upstate NY and Florida reach eleventh-hour deals after winning strike votes. Read More
How members in the Bronx are ensuring better outcomes for mothers and babies. Read More
Members from all 1199 regions are working hard to ensure that worker champions win in November. Read More
1199 has fought to expand access to the ballot box throughout its history. Read More
This month, the world marked the anniversary of the horrific October 7 attack by Hamas against Israel, during which 1,200 Israelis were killed, thousands more injured, and hundreds kidnapped. 1199SEIU reiterates our unequivocal condemnation of Hamas’ actions and demands the immediate return of the remaining hostages and the end to indiscriminate rocket attacks against Israel. Read More
Mark DeFord is a Registered Nurse (RN) in Palm Beach County and former U.S. Marine who is now fighting to pass Florida Amendment 4 on this November’s ballot. Read More
Workers Protested Last Week Over Unpaid Wage Increases, Lack of Retro Pay & Unpaid Benefits As They Demand New York State Department of Health Provide Funds To Assist With Change of Ownership To Keep Facility Open Read More
Direct Service Workers Among Growing Local and National Trend As Workers Join Labor Unions To Demand Improvements In Their Workplace And A Voice On The Job Read More
1199SEIU, Weinberg Campus Board Chairman, and Schofield Residence Board Chairperson send joint letter to New York State Department of Health as workers picket over unpaid wage increases, unpaid benefits and Weinberg’s failure to pay retroactive earnings Read More
More than 300 nursing home workers at Weinberg Campus ratified an 18-month agreement earlier this year calling off a planned two-day strike have now filed a class action grievance against Weinberg Campus for unpaid wage increases and retroactive pay Read More
Union members from Western New York and Rochester traveled to Erie, Pennsylvania to help get out the vote for Kamala Harris's presidential campaign. Read More
New union contract covering clinic-based healthcare workers includes more than 12% wage increases bringing workers closer to a living wage, quality comprehensive benefits package, union security, stronger anti-discrimination language, additional sick days and more. Read More
Union members from Western New York and Rochester will travel to Erie, Pennsylvania to help get out the vote for Kamala Harris's presidential campaign. Read More
