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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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Sep 23, 2015
At the same time, workers will launch a signature drive to support accompanying ballot questions to protect community hospitals
Sep 22, 2015
?I came from Jamaica over 10 years ago, alone. I left my kids back home with my mother, looking to have a better life and work hard to b...
Sep 17, 2015
Recently, Osceola Regional Medical Center, agreed to a new Union contract with its nursing assistants, dietary and cleaning staff. Less ...
Sep 16, 2015
Healthcare Workers at MidHudson Regional Hospital, Formerly St. Francis, Have a Union and a Collective Bargaining Agreement!...

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