Press Center Archives - SEIU Healthcare 1199NW

Condemning anti-Asian violence and standing in solidarity with our union family

by Communications Staff | Mar 17, 2021 | Press Center

In light of yesterday’s tragedy in Atlanta and the white supremacist anti-Asian violence experienced across our country, we are sharing today’s statement from APALA with all SEIU Healthcare 1199NW members. We stand with our union siblings in APALA against anti-Asian...

Statement from SEIU Healthcare 1199NW on the events of January 6

by Communications Staff | Jan 7, 2021 | Press Center

As caregivers, working people, and participants in our American democracy, we will remember January 6, 2021, as the day when the contrasting realities of our nation came into indelible focus: when working people unite and organize, we win—and when white supremacist...

SEIU Healthcare 1199NW Statement on Federal COVID Relief Package

by Communications Staff | Dec 23, 2020 | Press Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 23, 2020 SEIU Healthcare 1199NW Statement on Federal COVID Relief Package The COVID relief bill passed by Congress this week is a much-needed lifeline for working families but represents only a down payment on the relief legislation working...

SEIU Healthcare 1199NW applauds Gov. Jay Inslee’s inclusion of progressive revenue, climate action in proposed budget

by Hutchinson | Dec 17, 2020 | Press Center

SEIU Healthcare 1199NW applauds Gov. Jay Inslee’s inclusion of progressive revenue, climate action in proposed budget Healthcare workers say new revenue necessary for Washington’s economy, health to recover from coronavirus pandemic Members of SEIU Healthcare 1199NW,...

Statement from Jane Hopkins on Appointment to Biden-Harris Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board

by Communications Staff | Nov 30, 2020 | Press Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 30, 2020 CONTACT: Amy Clark 425.306.2061 amyc@seiu1199nw.org Statement from Jane Hopkins of SEIU Healthcare 1199NW on Appointment to Biden-Harris Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board “It is an honor and a privilege to be named to...

Unions praise Governor Inslee for addressing concerns of frontline workers in new proclamation

by Communications Staff | Nov 26, 2020 | Press Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 25, 2020 Unions praise Governor Inslee for addressing concerns of frontline workers in new proclamation Representing more than 64,000 nurses and frontline health care workers, the Washington State Nurses Association, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW...