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Human Service Workers News News by Region NYC/Long Island Capital/Hudson Valley Upstate NY Maryland/DC Massachusetts New Jersey Florida All News     News by Occupation Registered Nurses Hospital Workers Clinic Workers Nursing Home Workers Homecare Workers Drug Store Workers Human Service Workers Retired Members Professional Workers All News Social Workers Kick Off Visibility Campaign Mar. 05, 2008 1199SEIU social workers have launched a campaign to bring attention to the vital role they play within the healthcare community. The kickoff of the campaign, which will extend through March, took place February 27 at 1199SEIU Manhattan headquarters. Read More » All Out to NYC City Hall on October 25! Oct. 12, 2007 1199SEIU members from Long Island to the Hudson Valley are mobilizing for a rally on October 25 at City Hall in Manhattan to support tens of thousands of homecare sisters and brothers who are facing loss of healthcare benefits for their children and spouses. Read More » Tens of Thousands Rally Against Bush/Spitzer Cuts Mar. 15, 2007 Tens of thousands of 1199SEIU members, doctors, healthcare industry administrators and their supporters marched and rallied in Manhattan today to oppose the $1.6 billion in deadly funding cuts New York’s healthcare system proposed by Governor Elliott Spitzer and President George W. Bush. Read More » 1199SEIU Wins New Master Contract Covering 125,000 Workers Jan. 23, 2007 The 350-member 1199SEIU Negotiating Committee on Jan. 22 unanimously agreed to a four-year contract with New York’s League of Voluntary Hospitals and Homes. Read More » Nassau Strengthens Living-Wage Law Dec. 06, 2006 In a little less than a year after the first Nassau Living Wage bill was passed, another was passed Dec. 4 that strengthens the existing law before it even goes into effect on Jan.1, 2007. Read More » Workers Win Contract In New York's North Country Sep. 11, 2006 Some 300 LPNs and service, maintenance and clerical workers-members of 1199SEIU won a new contract last week at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg, NY. Read More » 1199SEIU Website Wins Labor Award Aug. 24, 2006 The 1199SEIU website, which was only launched seven months ago received a top award from the Internation Labor Communications Association (ILCA). Read More » Niagara County 1199SEIU Members Ratify Contract At Inter-Community Hospital Jul. 21, 2006 1199SEIU members at Inter-Community Hospital in Newfane (Niagara County) have overwhelmingly ratified a new contract for Licensed Practical Nurses, technologists, and service and maintenance workers. Read More » New York Rehab Ignores Federal Labor Law Jul. 07, 2006 For more than two years, New York Center for Rehabilitation in Astoria, Queens, has been violating the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) regulations. In March 2004, employees of the center voted 200-5 in favor of joining 1199SEIU. Read More » Members at Good Samaritan Complete Education Courses at Work Jul. 06, 2006 1199SEIU members at Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, MA, recently completed classes in reading, writing, math and computer skills at the center. Read More »