1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East

Starting off 2024 advocating for Medicaid equity in Albany! If state leaders don’t act, it’ll impact care quality for all New Yorkers—mental health, safety for moms and babies, potential staffing shortages and so much more.

Let’s ensure everyone has access to quality healthcare regardless of their zip code or income. !

Some of our ins and outs of 2024. What are yours? Anything we’re missing?

Welcoming the new year with open hearts and renewed hope. Let's dance into 2024 with solidarity, laughter, and the confidence that we can overcome any challenges that come our way! Cheers and Happy New Year to our amazing 1199ers and friends, may this year bring you joy, peace, and victories!

Ukrainian soldiers, amputees from the frontline, find hope and rehabilitation at . Our members from Northwell Health’s Center for Global Health play a vital role in this impactful journey!

Read their inspiring story in the latest 1199Magazine here: https://www.1199seiu.org/magazine/home-front

Embracing unity, purpose, and community during Kwanzaa! Wishing everyone a joyful celebration from our healthcare union. 🕯️

Wishing everyone a healthy and joyous Christmas!🎄🌟 We extend our gratitude to all frontline workers for their unwavering commitment. May this season bring you peace, warmth, and well-deserved rest!

The last 2023 edition of the 1199Magazine has hit the mailboxes! Read the powerful President’s Column by our President, George Gresham shedding light on the broken healthcare system in the U.S. It’s time to advocate for change and ensure everyone has access to quality care!

Click here to read the last 2023 1199Magazine: 1199seiu.org/magazine

Union Strong! Congratulations to the workers at URMC!

💥BREAKING: Following a historic 17-hour strike last week, 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East & SEIU Local 200United reached a 3-Year Tentative Agreement with URMC late last night, postponing a second strike vote today. A ratification vote date is pending for next week. Congratulations to our member led bargaining committee for a job well done! Happy Holidays!

“We worked very hard as a committee to settle a fair contract for all workers,” said Robin White, Patient Care Technician at URMC’s Strong Memorial Hospital. “I truly believe that this tentative agreement will help to recruit more workers to help us with staffing at the hospital. I’m happy to take the deal back to our members for ratification,” said White.

Spotlighting the apparent trend of health care industry strikes 2023 is a year packed with labor actions across the country.

As the Winter Solstice wraps us in its cozy embrace, let’s spice up our healthcare tales with some of fun! In this season of togetherness, may our shared warmth melt away stress and bring a sprinkle of joy.

Cheers to a union filled with stories, cocoa, and the spirit of healing!

1199SEIU, NATION’S LARGEST HEALTHCARE UNION, CALLS FOR GAZA CEASEFIRE

The Executive Council of 1199SEIU, the highest elected body of the union, releases the following statement:

“1199SEIU calls for the immediate cessation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip, to allow for urgent humanitarian relief amid the collapse of the territory’s health and other infrastructure. We reiterate our unequivocal condemnation of Hamas’ attack on October 7, the killings, use of sexual violence as a weapon of war, and kidnappings of Israelis and foreign nationals. We demand the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages taken by Hamas and the end to indiscriminate rocket attacks against Israel.

“As healthcare workers, we are deeply troubled by the worsening health and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Food, water, and medicine are urgently needed to save the lives of Palestinian civilians caught up in this conflict. We reject the notion that Israel’s attacks on hospitals filled with patients[1][2][3][4], apartment blocks filled with families, and the deaths of 11,000+ Palestinian women and children are acceptable collateral damage. We urge an immediate ceasefire.

“International humanitarian law and the laws of war must be upheld without exception, which include the inviolability of healthcare facilities. War crimes committed by one side of the conflict cannot and do not serve as justification for crimes and breaches of the Geneva Conventions by the other.

“The world community and all parties involved must commit to negotiating a permanent, just resolution to this conflict which will enable Israelis and Palestinians to live in peace and build a future. Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia must be rejected in all forms as we come together to support survivors, families, and communities facing incalculable trauma.”

Read the full statement here: https://www.1199seiu.org/media-center/1199seiu-nations-largest-healthcare-union-calls-gaza-ceasefire #1

As we light the menorah and celebrate the Festival of Lights, we extend our warmest wishes to all our members and their families. May the spirit of unity and resilience that fuels our labor movement shine bright during Hanukkah. 🕎

Nothing surprising here. 😌

Thank you to our 1199 sister, Kathryn for courageously sharing her story of experiencing homelessness amid the housing affordability crisis with . We will continue the fight for fair pay AND affordable housing for all.
Click here to read the entire article: https://capitalandmain.com/1is-affordable-housing-a-new-workers-right

Grateful hearts, strong voices unite this Thanksgiving. 🥧💪 Thankful for our members, union family and friends, and more for the slices we’ve earned and fighting for a fair share!

It’s Nurse Practitioner Week! To our incredible NPs: your expertise, compassion, and tireless dedication bringing patient care to new heights—thank you for making a difference every day. 💜💛

Shout out an NP below!

✨ Wishing you a Diwali filled with light, joy, and good health! 🪔 May this Diwali illuminate our path toward a healthier and brighter future.

On this Veterans Day, we extend our gratitude to the healthcare heroes who’ve served in uniform and continue to serve on the front lines of healthcare. Thank you for your service, on and off the battlefield. 🎗️

🩻It’s Rad Tech Week!🩻 Our dedicated Rad Tech members are the heart of healthcare safety, ensuring every x-ray, MRI, and scan is a step toward better health for patients and the community. Your commitment to patient safety is a reflection of care!

Last night wrapped up day 1 of in Puerto Rico! 1199ers from across New York met and spoke to some of our elected representatives as advocates of healthcare and Medicaid equity.

We can’t wait to see how the rest of the conference goes for our delegation!

🎉 Congratulations to our healthcare champions on their well-deserved win! Here’s to a healthier future for all.

From LI to the Boogie Down Bronx to New Jersey, members turned out to today on Election Day!

Across the river in NJ, members came out to support Dr. Margie Donlon in her race for State Assembly and re-election for Ocean Township’s councilwoman.

In LI, 1199ers showed up for Christine Liu who’s running in North Hempstead’s townboard. In the Bronx, members who were canvassing for City Councilmember Marjorie Velasquez were surprised by a quick visit by Senator !

🗳️ Polls are open until 9pm tonight in NY and 8pm for NJ! 1199ers can find their polling location and a list of our endorsed candidates on 1199votes.org.

It’s tiiiiiiiiime! No matter what, your vote is your way to put your two cents in. So, take a little time to get to know the candidates and the issues, and most importantly, show up on Election Day and make your voice heard! Polls are open until 9pm in NY.

Visit 1199votes.org to see a list of our endorsements and laborvotes.nyc to find your polling location.

We may be going back an hour, but Union power is here to stay!

November is Long Term Care & Home Care Month! 🌟 Thank you to the healthcare heroes who step in with a helping hand to provide compassionate care to loved ones. Your commitment makes a world of difference in care.

Nothing like making calls and knocking on doors for in Brooklyn. Last week, members met for lunch and jumped into canvass and phone banking mode!

Early voting ends on Sunday at 5pm and Election Day is on Tuesday, 11/7 from 6am to 9pm.