United in 1199SEIU, Capital Region Healthcare Professionals Have a Voice
Across the Capital Region, tens of thousands of healthcare professionals united in 1199SEIU have won a voice on the job and strong union contracts, achieving the highest standards for ourselves and our patients. When more of us unite, we can improve our jobs and our care across our region.
Fill out the form below to JOIN US!
Application for Membership and Designation of Representative
I hereby apply for membership and designate 1199SEIU to represent me in collective bargaining negotiations on wages, hours and working conditions.
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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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Lorraine Hutton, CNA, The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing, Guilderland
“It’s good to have a union because management can’t take advantage of you. When we stick together on our common ground, we have a voice.”
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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.”
Capital Region Healthcare Heroes Are United in 1199SEIU
1199SEIU is the fastest-growing, most effective healthcare worker union in the country, including tens of thousands of members in hospitals and nursing homes across New York’s Capital Region. United in 1199SEIU, healthcare workers have won better pay, benefits, access to training and so much more, while improving patient care.
1199SEIU Members Have a Union Advantage
Being part of a union gives healthcare workers 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 won:
Excellent benefits, including no-cost healthcare
Some of the highest wages in the country, with guaranteed annual raises
Retirement security with a strong union pension
No-cost training and education opportunities
Safe Staffing
Job Security
Respect and a voice on the job!