Connecticut
I write to you today, my union brothers and sisters, to announce my retirement as President of SEIU 1199 New England effective December 31, 2018. I have served over 40 years at 1199 – that’s 44 and a half years to be exact – and it has been a tremendous privilege to be involved in
Rhode Island
SEIU District 1199 New England is soliciting information to gauge the interest and cost associated with contracting with an entity to administer and maintain a substitute pool to be accessed by family child care providers under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with the State of Rhode Island to coordinate the usage of approved
Connecticut
ATTENTION: Members of 1199 NE Connecticut/Rhode Island New England Health Care Employees Union/SEIU RE: GENERAL NOTICE NO. 2017-10 The following summarizes the substantive changes contained in the 2016-2021 Professional (Pl) and Paraprofessional (NP-6) Health Care Bargaining Units Contract. Please note that this document is a Contract Summary and therefore does not contain each and every
Community Programs (CT)
The new ad out today sets Connecticut’s budget drama in an action movie trailer. The ad sets the stage by opening “In a state where some legislators side with corporate lobbyists to protect billionaires and corporations while attacking middle class workers.” The ad awaits the “heroes” who will “rise to rebuild the middle class and
Community Programs (CT)
This past week 1199 members voted on two important issues facing our union. First, members had to decide whether our newly organized child care members would be added to the list of workers in our union’s jurisdiction. Secondly, members voted on whether to give our union increased resources so we can take on the challenges and
Connecticut
Contact: Jen Schneider, 646-506-5417 Connecticut Nursing Home Workers Vote to Strike in Support of a Fair Wage Workers in 20 cities and towns across Connecticut send strike notices to employers. SEIU 1199 NE Nursing home workers announced on Twitter @SEIU1199_NE this morning that they have voted to strike for better wages. Strike notices have been
Community Programs
Let your voice be heard. Our goal toward bringing dignity, better wages and a brighter future to our members continues.
Community Programs
A Hartford judge has decided to extend voting hours to 8:30 p.m. at two city polling locations that saw delays and missing registration lists early Tuesday morning. The extended hours will apply to the Batchelder School at 757 New Britain Avenue and United Methodist Church at 571 Farmington Avenue, according to the judge. Registered voters who are
Connecticut
At three Delegates Assemblies held in October 2013, 1199 Delegates voted for members of the 2014 Election Board. As specified in our By-Laws, the Election Board consists of seven regular members and seven alternates from across all divisions of the District. Members of the Election Board supervise and, within the parameters set by our ByLaws, set
Community Programs
Health care workers have a long history of supporting public health initiatives, and we know how important immunization is in helping prevent the spread of illness. But we also know that health care choices are intensely personal matters – which is why we object to the new regulation being proposed by the RI Department of