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If we remain united, we can emerge even stronger. Read More

As we know, the job of caregivers is needed every single day, no matter what the season. Come January, 1199ers will also be called upon to use our collective power to defend our Union rights and help protect the most vulnerable in society. Read More

Staff retention was a key issue in the hard-fought campaign. Read More

1199ers attended the inauguration of joined Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott after working hard to help him win a second term. Read More

Title I of the LMRDA contains the Bill of Rights for members of labor organizations. Read More

Members campaigned for reproductive rights related ballot measures in three of the 1199 regions. Read More

1199ers came together on a sunny Saturday morning in Crown Heights, Brooklyn for the Panamanian Day Parade. Read More

On November 14, new members at the Boston-based Fenway Health clinic braved the cold to urge community members attending the Fenway Health fundraising gala to support caregivers in their yearlong fight for a fair contract. Read More

How members can retrain with the Career Pathways Training Program to further their careers and address skills shortages. Read More

Member political action is more important than ever as we prepare to confront an anti-worker agenda at the national level. Read More

2024 in review. Read More

The 1199 Magazine recently met a few of these dedicated professionals at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City to gain a better understanding of the important work involved in bedside care and patient preparation. Read More

In the days immediately following the presidential election, 1199 Magazine invited some of the most politically active Union Delegates to a virtual summit to share their feelings about the results and hear about their vision for future political action. Read More

Up and down the East Coast, members helped worker-friendly candidates to win. Read More

1199 has always been a fighting force for workers, even during the toughest times. Read More

As the largest union of healthcare workers in the United States and the largest SEIU local, 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East is thrilled to be joining forces with the AFL-CIO to build a new era of worker power. Read More

1199SEIU Filed Unfair Labor Practice Against University of Rochester for Bargaining in Bad Faith As Hundreds Of People Sign Public Petition Demanding That URMHC President & CEO Greg Hutton Settle Fair First Contract Read More

Homecare Workers Launch Public Petition & Call-In Number To Demand University of Rochester Leaders Settle Fair Contract Read More

The Largest Private Employer Is Allowing Management Devoid Of Healthcare Experience To Delay Negotiations At The Bargaining Table Read More

1199SEIU praise the Massachusetts House and Senate for passing legislation that will improve oversight and regulation of the state’s healthcare system in response to the Steward Healthcare crisis, reduce the cost of prescription drugs and advance health equity. Read More