Press Center Archives - SEIU Healthcare 1199NW

Raising standards and growing our union never stops

by Communications Staff | Jan 23, 2023 | Press Center

It might be cold outside, but we’re still in full force making our voices heard in our hospitals and clinics! Learn more about our recent wins below. Healthcare workers at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup made our voices heard in early December by taking to the...

We’re taking action for a pro-worker Montana this legislative session

by Communications Staff | Jan 20, 2023 | Press Center

This legislative session, we’re working to defend against legislation that will set us back from achieving workers rights and union power in Montana. Specifically, the Right to Work bill (HB 216) is a bad move for MT workers. This legislation would result in limited...

Legislative Session 2023: We’re united to advocate for what we need as healthcare workers

by Communications Staff | Jan 12, 2023 | Political Action, Press Center

The 2023 Washington state legislative session is underway! This is a critical time to advocate for legislation that progresses what we as healthcare workers need for ourselves and for quality patient care. This year, we’re fighting for: Safe staffing for our safety...

Nurse Alliance CEU Opportunity: December 7

by Communications Staff | Nov 23, 2022 | Press Center

Join nurses across care settings from all over the country to learn more about how SEIU members are addressing issues central to our nation’s care crisis, including short staffing and moral injury from job-induced trauma and burnout. To reach as many SEIU nurses as...

THURSDAY: Healthcare workers to picket at St. Elizabeth and St. Anne Hospitals

by Communications Staff | Nov 9, 2022 | Press Center

MEDIA ADVISORY: November 9, 2022 THURSDAY: Healthcare workers to picket at St. Elizabeth and St. Anne Hospitals Hundreds of healthcare workers call on Virginia Mason Franciscan Health administration to settle fair contracts and for safe staffing through equitable...

Unions Win Order Against MultiCare Payroll Deductions

by Communications Staff | Nov 2, 2022 | Press Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 26, 2022 Unions Win Order Against MultiCare Payroll Deductions Seattle—Last month, a judge in King County Superior Court handed down an order that said MultiCare cannot deduct money from workers who were temporarily overpaid...