Capital Region Healthcare Workers Are Joining 1199!
United, we have the most powerful voice to improve our jobs and patient care.
What Can We Win Together? Hear from 1199 Members:
Dawn Cholewka, Garnet Health Middletown, Surgical Tech, 1199SEIU Delegate
“As a delegate I am proud of our membership. We stood strong and were able to secure a contract that includes a 15% increase over 3 years, health insurance with no out of-pocket costs, and On Call increase of $15, then $17hr. This was a tough win, but a win!"
Across the Capital Region and New York State, 1199SEIU members have a union advantage.
Forming a union gives healthcare workers a voice and a real seat at the table with our employers. Union contracts make it possible to win improvements for ourselves and better care for our patients, raising standards for healthcare jobs across our region. Together, 1199SEIU members have fought for and won:
Excellent benefits, including no-cost healthcare
Strong job protections
Some of the highest wages in the country, with guaranteed annual raises
Retirement security with a union pension
No-cost training and education opportunities
Safe Staffing
Respect and a voice on the job!
John Perusse, Lead Surgical Tech, Northern Dutchess Hospital, NY
“Joining 1199 gave us the power to fight back when our employer was trying to downgrade our healthcare. We fought to win no-cost healthcare with zero co-pays, no deductibles, and no premiums. In my case, that’s almost an extra $600/month. It’s a no brainer.”
Fill out the form below to JOIN US!
Use the form below to join your co-workers in standing up for a better future united in 1199SEIU. By signing, you commit to VOTE YES to win our union in our upcoming election. Remember, a union card is confidential and never shared with Management.
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Jennifer Ortiz-Patron, RN, Orange Regional Medical Center, Middletown, NY
“Working as a professional nurse for many years, I know how important it is to advocate for patients to ensure quality care. As 1199 members, we know that we can negotiate fair guidelines that take into account the patient’s level of acuity, when they are considering staffing levels and floating nurses to different departments.”
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Linda O’Connor, RN, Bon Secours Community Hospital, NY
“Union membership with 1199SEIU gives you a seat at the table with management to ensure a safe work environment, fair wages, and affordable healthcare.”
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Lorraine Mercado, RN, South Oaks Hospital, Amityville, NY
“Joining the 1199SEIU family means our jobs and our futures are secure. Having job security makes such a difference. It allows us to focus all our attention on making sure our patients receive the best possible care.”
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Malcolm Olaker, Pines at Poughkeepsie
“Being in a union means we have power to make sure our workplace is fair. One person alone can never do what we do together as union members.”
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Brian Fullerton, Respiratory Therapist, Northern Westchester Hospital, Mt. Kiscko, NY
“With 1199, the benefits for me and my family are unbeatable. Being part of our union means my coworkers and I can fight for and win fair wages and the good working conditions we need to care for our patients.”
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Diane Delaney, Radiology Tech, White Plains Hospital, NY
“Management will say anything to convince you to vote no because they don’t want to spend their millions on higher wages and stronger benefits—and they know the power of our union. As 1199 members, we don’t pay a dime in healthcare, are compensated fairly, and get the respect we deserve.”
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Alexi Matos, Lead Transporter/Dispatcher, Phelps Hospital
“My coworkers and I came together with 1199SEIU to win a real voice in our hospital. It’s the only way to ensure that management provides the adequate staffing and equipment we need to do our jobs properly. As 1199 members, my coworkers and I can be heard. United, we can achieve job security, improve our pay, secure our retirement, and protect our benefits.”
