Affordable Housing

As the housing crisis intensifies, working people are finding it increasingly difficult to find a place to live. Too many 1199ers, for example, are unable to live in or near the neighborhoods where they provide care. And for those who own homes, some continue to pay off loans on underwater mortgages.

1199SEIU has always sought to assist members in securing fair, affordable housing. The National Benefit Fund in New York City conducts workshops to assist members who wish to purchase a home, co-op or condominium in securing affordable, low-interest mortgages.

In New York, our union is working with Mayor Bill de Blasio, whose affordable housing plan is one of, if not the most ambitious affordable housing proposals in the country. Our union also works with a coalition of community-based organizations, tenant associations and labor unions to halt skyrocketing monthly rents and increase affordable housing.

Make Your Dream Of Owning A Home Come True
Jun 12, 2019
Find out everything you need to know about buying a home - or keeping the one you're in - at our next 1199SEIU Financial Wellness and Home…
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1199 Lauds Landmark Agreement on NYS Tenants’ Rights
Jun 12, 2019
1199SEIU released the following statement today praising a landmark agreement reached this evening to help protect renters in New York…
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Inside the Stealth Campaign for ‘Responsible Rent Reform’
Jun 10, 2019
Landlords and developers, fending off a new Democratic majority and proposed rent laws, have adopted some of the tactics of their…
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MEMBERS FIGHT FOR HOUSING JUSTICE
Jun 10, 2019
Safe and affordable housing is foundational for physical and mental health, affirmed a recent study by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.…
2019 Priorities
Feb 6, 2019
Your zipcode should not determine the quality of care. Over time, Medicaid and Medicare funding has failed to keep up with increased costs.…
CAPITAL REGION LOCAL ELECTED, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TAKE THE MINIMUM WAGE CHALLENGE: THEY ARE LIVING ON THE CURRENT $9 MINIMUM WAGE FOR 5 DAYS
Mar 29, 2016
CAPITAL REGION LOCAL ELECTED, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TAKE THE MINIMUM WAGE CHALLENGE: THEY ARE LIVING ON THE CURRENT $9 MINIMUM...
The Healthcare Workers of 1199SEIU Applaud New York City’s Historic Affordable Housing Bill
Mar 25, 2016
?What makes New York City great is that everyone can pursue their dreams here and build a better future for their children. But growing ...
Statement Re: NYC Affordable Housing
Feb 18, 2016
?Healthcare workers denounce the despicable and misleading attacks on the Mayor's efforts to fight skyrocketing rents that force out the...
Statement on Mayor de Blasio’s Living Wage Announcement
Sep 30, 2014
?Income inequality is out of control in our city and our nation, the middle class is being decimated, and working people are struggling ...
Coveted healthcare workers endorsement brings minority clout and neighborhood mobilization strength to Walsh
Oct 3, 2013
Most politically active union in Boston will bring major boost to Walsh across the City BOSTON ? Healthcare wor...
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