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We ratified a strong contract that meets the moment with UW Medicine
By sticking together, taking action, and never backing down from our values, workers at Harborview, UWMC-Northwest, and Clinics ratified an agreement on a strong new contract with UW Medicine last month. ✨What did we win? Wage improvements for everyone, ratification...
We Will Not Let This Administration Undermine Our Healthcare Professions
Our statement in response to a Trump administration plan to reduce access to student loans for graduate degrees in nursing and other healthcare fields.
Informational Picket and Rally at St. Elizabeth Hospital
INFORMATIONAL PICKET! Nurses at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Enumclaw are holding an informational picket on Thursday, November 20. After 7 months, administration is not bringing proposals that will recruit and retain the quality caregivers we need at our critical...
Our Response to Providence Swedish Layoffs and What It Means for Patient Care
We are troubled to learn that Providence Swedish is resorting to layoffs affecting members of our SEIU Healthcare 1199NW family. Moments like this create real uncertainty for caregivers, and we want our impacted members to know that we are requesting more information...
#UnionYES! Sound Behavioral Health MRRCT Workers Join 1199NW
We’re proud to welcome Sound Behavioral Health MRRCT workers, who voted overwhelmingly to join our SEIU Healthcare 1199NW family! These case managers, peers, and mental health professionals do vital mobile crisis work in King County. The final tally was a resounding...
October 18: Join a local action for #NoKingsDay
On October 18, union members and allies from all races and backgrounds will mobilize nationwide for #NoKingsDay. We stand united to defend our values. This country doesn’t belong to strongmen. It belongs to the people. Join an action in your community! Spokane: 1-4 pm...