Political Action Center

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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Aug 14, 2015
?There is an undeniable link between quality standards for workers and quality care for residents.? When: Friday, August 21,...
Aug 12, 2015
When Dr. Mary Bassett was introduced as NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio?s Commissioner of Health in 2014, she quoted Dr. King. ?Of all forms of...
Aug 12, 2015
Clova James has been a CNA at the Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation in New Hyde Park, NY for 8 years. She?s a d...
Aug 12, 2015
1199SEIU?s Executive Committee should be commended for taking a stand on July 27 and unanimously passing a resolution opposing industria...

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