by eedmudson | Oct 19, 2018 | Elections, Political Action
We don’t stop caring about our patients or healthcare at the end of our shift. Voting is our civic duty, but it’s also one of the most powerful ways we can stand up for our patients and make needed changes in our healthcare system. Watch your mailbox, ballots are...
by juliep | Mar 6, 2014 | Political Action
As a union that stands for justice for all, we’re proud to advocate for a $15/hour minimum wage for the City of Seattle. As nurses and healthcare workers, we’ve seen too many families, including many of our own, struggle to make ends meet and afford care while...
by juliep | Jan 15, 2014 | Political Action, Press Center
Nurses, healthcare workers, and behavioral health professionals are using our voice as members of SEIU Healthcare 1199NW to advocate for policies that bridge the divide to bring quality healthcare, good jobs, and social justice for all. In the 2014 Legislative...
by juliep | Jun 24, 2013 | Political Action
This week could mean the difference between our patients and clients getting the care they need or having their care cut off. The state legislature has still not finalized a budget for the next fiscal year. If the legislature fails to come to agreement on a budget by...
by juliep | Dec 4, 2012 | Political Action, Press Center, Updates
As the President and Congressional leaders try to negotiate a deal to prevent cuts to healthcare, middle class tax increases, and across-the-board spending cuts from taking effect in January, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW members are taking action. At stake in these...
by juliep | Nov 20, 2012 | Political Action, Press Center
SEIU members stepped up in historic numbers to elect leaders who will work with us to improve healthcare on a state and national level. Starting with candidate interviews early this year and continuing all the way through Election Day, we made sure that nurse and...
