Statement of Milly Silva, Executive Vice President, on Supreme Court DAPA/DACA decision

New York, NY - 1199SEIU President George Gresham today released the following statement in response to attacks on the credibility of health care workers during New York State COVID-19 hearings:

Just a few months ago, Linda White had a predictable work schedule and she was making a good salary as a surgical technician at St. Petersburg General Hospital. She had reached a comfortable stage in her life. White was able to pay her mortgage and other living expenses and she had time to enjoy her grandchildren. She was living the American Dream until the coronavirus surfaced in Florida. The life-threatening virus made doing the job she loves a risky venture because it is such a highly contagious disease. The pandemic also prevented wary patients from coming into the hospital for elective surgery. As a result, White’s hours were drastically reduced. Eventually, all elective surgeries stopped leaving White fearful she wouldn’t be able to make ends meet.

“Nursing home caregivers have the biggest role and second biggest stake in long-term care policies (LTC) in Florida, (right behind the residents who live in our nursing homes), yet the governor’s new LTC Task Force excludes caregivers from participation on this critical committee.

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1199SEIU members at Stony Brook University Hospital and affiliated Southampton and Eastern Long Island Hospitals are extremely proud of the work we do. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have consistently put aside our fears and come to work because we are dedicated to our patients and the communities of Eastern Long Island.

“Expanding Medicaid coverage in Florida under the Affordable Care Act has always made sense, but today as millions of state residents lose their jobs and their health insurance in the middle of a deadly pandemic, it never has been more critical.

As we begin our first contract negotiations with the employer, we need to know what issues are important to you and what you would like to see included in our first contract. It is important for everyone to complete the survey so that your voice is heard!

It’s been a long journey for justice for a group of caregivers who work at a Mentor group home in South Florida. The workers, who care for people with medically complex needs and people living with a disability, have for years been underpaid and had no voice on the job. Caregiver Nancy Charlestin knew the only way to make positive changes was for her coworkers to unite and take action.

This week, the Yankees honored eight 1199ers before Friday night's game against the Boston Red Socks!

NEW YORK — As the coronavirus spread silently through New York City early this year, Deborah Koeppel had an appointment with her cardiologist and two visits with her primary care doctor. Both physicians are members of Concorde Medical Group, a practice in Manhattan with an office conveniently located a few blocks from where Koeppel works.