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We have officially kicked off League bargaining and presented our proposals. As you know, our proposals annual include wage increases, and maintenance of our benefits and retirement. We also heard from some of our 1199 heroes about their experiences during the pandemic. They talked about the fear they had every day of the last year and a half – fear of getting sick and fear of getting their loved ones sick, as well. Read More

Vaccines are bringing our country back to life. As of early June, some 51% of the U.S. population had received one vaccine dose. Among those 12 years of age and older 50% were fully vaccinated; among those 18 and up, 64% had received at least one shot. Though we are not necessarily in striking distance of the 70% vaccination threshold needed to reach herd immunity, we are making definite progress. At the same time, activists of every stripe are bolstering efforts by building trust and reducing vaccine hesitance in our communities. Read More

The 450,000 healthcare workers of 1199SEIU, United Healthcare Workers East, are saddened and outraged by the recent assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. We wish his widow, Haiti’s First Lady Martine Moïse, a speedy recovery and send our deepest condolences to the Moïse family and all of Haiti. Read More

IN A HOLIDAY WEEKEND SPEECH THE PRESIDENT LAUDED PROGRESS AND URGED CAUTION. Speaking from the White House over July 4 weekend, President Biden urged the country to do its patriotic duty by getting vaccinated. Twenty states have reached the Biden administration’s goal of having at least 70 percent of adults at least partly vaccinated by July 4. Read More

Long-term care workers across Florida who have been on the frontlines of the pandemic are uniting through their union, 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, to call on government officials and nursing home owners to better protect and fully fund nursing homes. Through the “We Are Essential” campaign, caregivers are putting a spotlight on these and other critical issues that put nursing home residents and workers at risk including unsafe staffing and high turnover due to low wages. Read More

Your 1199SEIU Benefit Fund is working with Mobility Capital Finance (MoCaFi) to offer a FREE financial information series for 1199SEIU members. In order to access this benefit, you must register online. Once you subscribe, you will receive tips to help you grow your savings, increase your credit score and take the next step toward achieving your financial goals. MoCaFi’s interactive online curriculum will include video, chat, e-newsletters and more—and has been customized with our members in mind. The online series, featuring financial expert Ryan Mack, runs for three months—see below for more information on the upcoming schedule. Read More

1199SEIU encourages all members to get vaccinated for their own health and safety. Vaccine mandates are unjust, unnecessary, and dismissive to the concerns of healthcare heroes. Read More

We are proud to welcome more than 65 new service employee members, who work St Anthony’s Community Hospital in Warwick, New York, into the 1199SEIU family. This is the latest bargaining unit in the Westchester Medical Center Health Network to vote decisively to join our union. The newest members voted nearly unanimously to join 1199. Read More

New evidence suggests the vaccine may provide longer-term protection than first thought. Health experts originally speculated that we may need an annual or occasional “booster” shots to maintain Covid-19 vaccines’ effectiveness at protecting us from the illness. Read More

NEW YORK (July 29, 2021) – Hundreds of healthcare heroes from 1199SEIU – the largest healthcare union in the nation – today held lunchtime ‘High Noon’-style rallies to demand a fair contract at hospitals and nursing homes. Read More

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Gasport, NY - Absolut Care at Gasport and 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers are pleased to announce that they have agreed to the terms of a 3-year contract. Healthcare workers voted to ratify the agreement on Wednesday June 23rd. Both sides worked collaboratively to create an agreement that illustrated Absolut Care at Gasport’s commitment to its frontline healthcare workers and continuity of care for residents. Read More

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In early June, New York Presbyterian Hospital announced plans to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for all staff. In response, 199SEIU President George Gresham released the following statement: “We are not in agreement with a mandate of the COVID-19 vaccine. Read More

During his 18- year tenure as 1199 president, Dennis Rivera was hailed as one of the most powerful New Yorkers and labor leader in the nation. Rivera always noted that his power was derived from a committed, united and active membership. Read More

Stand with nurses.Tell Charles Regional Medical Center to commit to safe staffing. Read More

In May 2021, over 100 1199SEIU home care members gathered at NYC City Hall. We thanked Senator Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for coming to the rally and pledging to fight for $400 billion to fund home care jobs as part of President Biden’s proposed American Jobs Plan. The American Jobs Plan calls for allocating money to raise wages, improve benefits and make it easier for workers to bargain collectively. Senator Schumer took three 1199 home care masks and pledged to wear them in Washington as he fights to secure funding for home care workers. Read More

1199ers will be among the tens of thousands of celebrants of LGBTQ Pride Month this month. They understand that queer liberation is an important labor issue. Read More

New York, NY – 1199SEIU President George Gresham today released the following statement regarding New York Presbyterian Hospital’s announcement of plans to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for its staff: Read More