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In 1963, 1199 won legalized collective bargaining for New York City hospital workers. The victory came through our members’ political might. Since then, we have built a powerhouse on that milestone as members continue to expand their political involvement and grow our vital Political Action Contributions (PAC) fund.

Over the years, 1199ers have helped to elect working-family friendly candidates in every region of our union, including New York City mayors David Dinkins and Bill de Blasio, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh and, of course, President Barack Obama. We have been successful in beating back sharp cuts to healthcare and in lobbying to preserve critical funding for healthcare programs and wage increases, including the recent, historic $15-an-hour wage wins in Maryland, Massachusetts and New York State. These victories represent the core values of our struggle. Together with our allies, we stand for fairness, security and dignity for all working people. We intend to continue building coalitions, registering voters and increasing the number of political activists among our ranks until every candidate and elected official hears our voice. Whether it is in the voting booth or the statehouse, we stand up for a country that works for everyone.

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Mar 21, 2012
1199SEIU caregivers from New Vista Nursing and Rehab Center in Newark rallied in front of their facility to demand a fair contract for w...
Mar 20, 2012
On March 9, nursing home caregivers at Care One?s Woodcrest Health Care Center in New Milford, New Jersey voted to join 1199SEIU. The wo...
Mar 20, 2012
On March 8, International Women’s Day, 1199SEIU hosted a celebration to honor the union’s women. Veronica Clanton, vice-chair of the...
Mar 19, 2012
1199 SEIU caregivers were on the picket line in front of Crystal Lake Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Bayville on Friday to demand a fa...

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