Whenever 1199ers go to bat, whether it be against an employer who is testing our resolve, or to demand that our elected representatives to do what’s right for working people, we always do our homework first. Read More

For decades, 1199SEIU has staunchly opposed war across the globe, and has proudly committed resources to supporting victims of state violence and persecution. The world must come together to provide concrete support for the millions of displaced people in Ukraine. Read More

Rochester, NY - Due to unforeseen circumstances, the informational picket scheduled for Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Anthony Jordan Health Care Center has been postponed until further notice. Read More

More than 50 healthcare workers at Anthony L. Jordan Health Center will hold an informational picket on Wednesday, April 13 to demand better wages that will help to recruit and retain workers. Their 1-year union contract originally expired on December 31, 2021, but had been extended until March 30, 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare workers are represented by 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East. Read More

“It’s dangerous, sad and short-sighted that HB 1239, which drastically cuts staffing and care standards in Florida nursing homes, has been signed into law. This bill, written by the for-profit nursing home industry, puts our most vulnerable and elderly senior citizens at even great risk. Read More

“This budget makes significant investments to protect the wellbeing of New Yorkers, notably a meaningful pay raise for frontline homecare workers and increased funding for safety net hospitals. These priorities are necessary to strengthening a healthcare system and caregiver workforce that has been stretched to its limit in recent years. We applaud and congratulate Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins and Governor Hochul for their leadership in passing a budget that directly challenges New York’s health inequities by investing in care for our state’s most vulnerable people.” Read More

“The healthcare workers of 1199SEIU celebrate today’s historic confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the US Supreme Court. Judge Jackson is an exceptionally qualified jurist with a lifelong record of defending constitutional principles and upholding the rights of all people. Read More

Lewiston, NY – More than 150 nursing home workers at Ascension Living at Our Lady of Peace in Lewiston are celebrating a huge victory against a subsidiary of the nation’s largest Catholic Health system. Caregivers have been working without a contract since December 31, 2021 when their 16-month contract expired. The unionized healthcare workers are represented by 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East. Read More

“Governor Hochul, we need a boost,” says Geraldine Wright, Home Health Aide. “How are we supposed to live with this little bit of money they pay us? It doesn’t meet our needs. It’s not enough! We can’t meet the obligations for ourselves because we don’t have the funds to do it. It’s not about living in luxury, we just want to live comfortably and not paycheck to paycheck. I get out every day because I want to help my clients – and they need us because they can’t do for themselves. We must be able to help where needed, but we need more money to do that,” says Wright. Read More

Virtual press conference in response to new nursing home reforms Read More

Updates for Massachusetts personal care attendants Read More

Caregivers postpone strike as management returns to the bargaining table. Read More

Damian Rivera, a union delegate (shop steward) and CNA at Complete Care at Marcella Center in Burlington Twp., was fired the day after he and his co-workers attempted to bring health and safety concerns to management. Read More

Probationary Caregivers At Local Facility Written Up By St. Louis Based Ascension Living, 1199SEIU Files Unfair Labor Practice Charge Today Read More

It’s time for New York to invest in this critical workforce, not ignore the plight of tens of thousands of home care workers—the vast majority of whom are women of color and are living on the brink of poverty. Read More

The Florida Legislature has wrapped up its session for 2022. Unfortunately, the Legislature spent most of its time either ignoring the needs of working people in the state or actively attacking them. For nursing home workers and residents, there is both very good and very bad news. Read More

Union members outlined 5 priorities for new contract, including increased staffing and wages, job security, restoring dignity and respect on the job, and no concessions at first bargaining session. Read More

At a 4:00 pm press conference, bargaining committee will provide a debrief on their first meeting with Kaleida and workers’ key goals for new contract. Read More

Dunkirk, NY – About 150 healthcare workers are celebrating a contract victory this week at Brooks Memorial/TLC Health Systems. Caregivers are represented by 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East. Read More

Caregivers who held one‐day strike form coalition with Clergy, NY and Missouri Labor Unions to bring their contract fight to the steps of Ascension Living Headquarters Read More