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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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Jun 2, 2015
Healthcare union warns more community hospitals will close without action to bring high-price BOSTON, MA ? Healthcare worker...
May 29, 2015
FRIDAY, MAY 29, 3:00 P.M., 359 BOYLSTON STREET: Elected officials and advocates to march on Medical Resources Home Health Corp. to deman...
May 28, 2015
Kindalay Cummings-Akers, 1199SEIU Personal Care Attendant, with Representative Stephen Lynch, and Senator Elizabeth Warren
May 22, 2015
Healthcare workers back Medicaid ACO pilot proposal As legislative discussions continue regarding the potential creation of ...

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