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Healthcare workers to hold press conference announcing picket at Kadlec
Kadlec Regional Medical Center healthcare workers who are members of SEIU Healthcare 1199NW will hold a press conference Thursday to announce the date of their planned informational picket and share their concerns about patient care at Kadlec.
Labor Secretary Walsh holds listening session with Cascade Behavioral Health workers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 13, 2021 CONTACT: Amy Clark 425-306-2061 amyc@seiu1199nw.org LABOR SECRETARY WALSH HOLDS LISTENING SESSION WITH CASCADE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WORKERS Unsafe working conditions, patient safety top the agenda TUKWILA-- Secretary of Labor Martin...
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW is not organizing demonstrations outside of facilities related to the vaccine mandate
Participating in an action that could constitute a strike or a picket could subject you to discipline from management.
Joint Union Statement on Vaccination Requirement for Health Care Workers
The Washington State Nurses Association, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW and UFCW 21 issued the following joint statement on COVID-19 vaccination requirements for health care workers.
Union Statement on COVID Vaccine Mandates
As healthcare and behavioral health workers, we agree that the COVID vaccines are safe, effective and the best way to protect ourselves and our families from COVID-19. But as members of a union, we know that we have the right to bargain any change to our jobs.
Endorsements for Washington’s 2021 primary election
We are excited to announce our endorsements for Washington’s primary election. When healthcare workers become healthcare voters, we can elect healthcare champions.