Jul 14, 2020
I am so proud of you and have so much admiration for your hard work, your commitment to our patients, and your courage in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. I hope you are just as proud of yourselves
Jul 14, 2020
What seems like a million years ago, we were scrambling at the onset of a pandemic, fighting to save lives. Nurses, paramedics, homecare workers, CNAs, dietary workers, and so many more— every one of us was in a war, and we could barely hear our own exhausted thoughts.
Jul 14, 2020
1199SEIU believes that every worker is entitled to respect and dignity on and off the job. Practices and policies that discriminate against any worker because of race, religion, gender, gender identity, socioeconomic status, or disability are unacceptable. Our Union believes that every institution has a responsibility to ensure a diverse and inclusive workplace, where workers feel valued for their skill, professionalism, and contributions to the work of patient care. Please take a moment to fill out this brief survey about your experiences. Your response will make meaningful change at Northwell Health.
Jul 13, 2020
As of July 1, 2020, District of Columbia workers now have paid parental, family, and medical leave.
Jul 10, 2020
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A total of 52 Florida hospitals had no available intensive care unit beds on Friday – including six facilities in Hillsborough County – as coronavirus cases rise throughout the state.
Jul 9, 2020
WHAT: Since March, 1199SEIU healthcare workers have been doing everything they can to keep patients, communities and themselves safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, while facing enormous pressure every day. They have been without consistent access to vital, appropriate, and fitting personal protective equipment (PPE), often haven’t had the information needed to do their jobs, and received mixed messages from management. They have risked their health, and some have risked their lives.
Jul 8, 2020
Pledge to Vote for Vice President Joe Biden, let’s build an America for All in 2020!
Jul 6, 2020
New York, NY - 1199SEIU President George Gresham today released the following statement regarding the release of the New York State Department of Health’s report on COVID-19 infections and fatalities in nursing homes:
Jun 19, 2020
New York, NY – 1199SEIU members gathered for a candlelight vigil at Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx yesterday — while some members who work in the hospital’s main campus and satellite facilities have received crisis pay during the ongoing pandemic — others who work in non-clinical departments in three offsite locations have not. The union believes all members who worked during the pandemic are entitled to crisis pay.
Jun 18, 2020
WHAT: Frontline nursing home workers at Diamond Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, will hold a silent and solemn vigil, expressing their grief and concern. According to a recent article by ProPublica, “By June, eighteen of Diamond Hill’s residents had died from the virus and 58 had been infected. At least 50 of the facility’s more than 100 workers had also been sickened with COVID-19.”