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June 15, 2014

NY Daily News EXCLUSIVE: Union in fight with private hospitals over free health care for members

A contract between leading city hospitals and 1199SEIU allows members to receive comprehensive health coverage for free. With the current contract expiring July 15, the hospitals would like to restructure benefits — but the union says that would leave 55,000 low-wage workers paying for some of their health care costs out of pocket.

June 14, 2014

Thousands of Nurses & Caregivers at 100 Facilities Throughout NYC Area to Hold Spirited Protests for Quality Care & Good Jobs

New York City- On Wednesday, June 18, thousands of nurses and caregivers will be holding protests for quality care and good jobs at over 100 facilities throughout the New York City area.

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June 12, 2014

Certified Nursing Assistant Francis Clarke Hits the Airwaves!

Manhattan recording studios are usually reserved for rock stars, but recently Francis Clarke, a Certified Nursing Assistant at a Queens nursing home, took to a microphone to inform the public about the threat to healthcare and jobs for New Yorkers.