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Our winter wins, actions, and solidarity!
Taking actions in our workplaces and standing in solidarity with workers in our communities raises ALL of us up and results in big wins for healthcare workers and our patients! Read on to catch up on what 1199NW members have been up to this winter season. We win big!...
Our statement on the Israel-Palestine conflict
As healthcare professionals, we are dedicated to healing and preserving life. Driven by that strong commitment to human safety, we express our sincere wish for an end to violence against civilians.
Healthcare workers at MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital to hold informational picket and rally
More than 1,200 healthcare workers in Yakima to come together to highlight their need for a strong union contract that recruits and retains YAKIMA, WA – More than 1,200 healthcare workers united in SEIU Healthcare 1199NW at MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital in...
Kaiser WA Healthcare Workers Approve New Contract
Kaiser Permanente Washington healthcare workers have overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new contract, bringing much-needed wage increases and other important victories to 3,000 KPWA workers across the state.
Kaiser Permanente Washington and SEIU Healthcare 1199NW reach tentative agreement
We are pleased to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement for a new 4-year labor contract. With this tentative agreement, our union withdraws its notice for a strike scheduled to begin this week.
Kaiser WA Healthcare Workers Authorize Strike
Kaiser Permanente WA Healthcare Workers Authorize Strike Unless a contract is reached by Oct. 31, 3,000 KPWA healthcare workers will strike on Nov. 1 SEATTLE – Kaiser Permanente Washington healthcare workers have overwhelmingly voted 99% in favor to authorize a strike...