1199SEIU Florida
@florida.1199seiu.org
We represent more than 25,000 nurses and healthcare workers in FL as part of @1199SEIU. For Quality Care & Quality Jobs! #WeCareForFL
It’s Election Day! Among the critical elections happening across the U.S. today are key races in Orlando and Miami. Elect leaders that will fight for our healthcare and protect our freedom. Check your voter status and find your polling site at 1199votes.org #WeCareWeVote
November 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
It’s Election Day! Among the critical elections happening across the U.S. today are key races in Orlando and Miami. Elect leaders that will fight for our healthcare and protect our freedom. Check your voter status and find your polling site at 1199votes.org #WeCareWeVote
Healthcare workers are excited to support Eileen Higgins for Miami Mayor because she will work to create more affordable and workforce housing, expand and improve public transit and protect and uplift all residents. Vote early now or on Election Day, 11/4. @eileenformiami @1199seiu.org #WeCareWeVote
November 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Healthcare workers are excited to support Eileen Higgins for Miami Mayor because she will work to create more affordable and workforce housing, expand and improve public transit and protect and uplift all residents. Vote early now or on Election Day, 11/4. @eileenformiami @1199seiu.org #WeCareWeVote
Looking for a true champion for working families? Join @1199seiu.org members who are supporting Tom Keen for Orlando City Commissioner. Vote early now or on Election Day, 11/4. #WeCareWeVote @tomkeenforfl
November 1, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Looking for a true champion for working families? Join @1199seiu.org members who are supporting Tom Keen for Orlando City Commissioner. Vote early now or on Election Day, 11/4. #WeCareWeVote @tomkeenforfl
All across Florida, the message is clear - families first, not billionaires. #NoKings @1199seiu.org #1u
October 19, 2025 at 3:57 AM
All across Florida, the message is clear - families first, not billionaires. #NoKings @1199seiu.org #1u
Uniting and standing in solidarity at the #NoKingsMiami event. No healthcare cuts! #NoKings
October 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Uniting and standing in solidarity at the #NoKingsMiami event. No healthcare cuts! #NoKings
October 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Dany Fleurantus is one of hundreds of Florida nursing home workers who is uniting with her peers through @1199seiu.org to fight for a fair contract. It’s time for employers to be fair to those who care. #Unite4Care #careisessential
October 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Dany Fleurantus is one of hundreds of Florida nursing home workers who is uniting with her peers through @1199seiu.org to fight for a fair contract. It’s time for employers to be fair to those who care. #Unite4Care #careisessential
Violence against healthcare workers is alarming. As advocates for workers and patients, we continue to push for protections for healthcare workers. One solution is safe staffing. Former healthcare worker & 1199SEIU organizer Bhishma Ramdass, who is quoted in this news story, explains. @1199seiu.org
Hospital violence against health care workers reaches alarming levels in Palm Beach County, Treasure Coast
More than 1,200 assaults have occurred at 16 hospitals across the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast over the past five years, with many targeting hospital staff members.
www.wptv.com
September 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Violence against healthcare workers is alarming. As advocates for workers and patients, we continue to push for protections for healthcare workers. One solution is safe staffing. Former healthcare worker & 1199SEIU organizer Bhishma Ramdass, who is quoted in this news story, explains. @1199seiu.org
"They cut Medicaid, the program that pays nursing home patients. They threaten immigrant workers with ICE raids ... without immigrant caregivers, without Medicaid, who would care for our sick? Together with our union, we're saying families first."- Tamika Jones, healthcare worker. #SolidaritySeason
Protesters gather in Palm Beach Gardens for 'Workers Over Billionaires' rally
The protests are happening nationwide, with leaders from Speaking Up For America – Indivisible and Palm Beach Indivisibles planning the one in Palm Beach Gardens.
www.wpbf.com
September 3, 2025 at 6:29 PM
"They cut Medicaid, the program that pays nursing home patients. They threaten immigrant workers with ICE raids ... without immigrant caregivers, without Medicaid, who would care for our sick? Together with our union, we're saying families first."- Tamika Jones, healthcare worker. #SolidaritySeason
Healthcare workers made their voices heard across Florida. The message on this #LaborDay was clear - families first, not billionaires. #SolidaritySeason is just getting started. @1199seiu.org
September 2, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Healthcare workers made their voices heard across Florida. The message on this #LaborDay was clear - families first, not billionaires. #SolidaritySeason is just getting started. @1199seiu.org
Tenet hospital workers in PBC distributed flyers to let the public know that hospitals like St. Mary’s Medical Center should be built on care, not corporate greed – a 33% raise for Tenet’s CEO while some staff earn less than fast food workers. It’s time for #TenetHealthcare to invest in care.
August 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Tenet hospital workers in PBC distributed flyers to let the public know that hospitals like St. Mary’s Medical Center should be built on care, not corporate greed – a 33% raise for Tenet’s CEO while some staff earn less than fast food workers. It’s time for #TenetHealthcare to invest in care.
Several news outlets came out to our Miami rally to demand lawmakers put our #FamiliesFirst #CareNotCuts www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/m...
Miami health care workers rally in support of immigrants, speaking out against "big, beautiful bill" cuts
Immigration, health care and President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" were on the minds of Florida's Harare Workers' Union on Saturday.
www.cbsnews.com
August 1, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Several news outlets came out to our Miami rally to demand lawmakers put our #FamiliesFirst #CareNotCuts www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/m...
@seiu workers rallied here in Miami and across the U.S. to defend our families, protect our neighbors, and fight for a future where ALL our families thrive. No ICE, no cages, no cuts. #FamiliesFirst @1199seiu.org
July 27, 2025 at 4:25 AM
@seiu workers rallied here in Miami and across the U.S. to defend our families, protect our neighbors, and fight for a future where ALL our families thrive. No ICE, no cages, no cuts. #FamiliesFirst @1199seiu.org
We won’t remain silent while cuts to healthcare, education, food assistance and anti-immigrant policies hurt our communities. It’s time for lawmakers to put our #FamiliesFirst @1199seiu.org
July 27, 2025 at 4:17 AM
We won’t remain silent while cuts to healthcare, education, food assistance and anti-immigrant policies hurt our communities. It’s time for lawmakers to put our #FamiliesFirst @1199seiu.org
We’re mobilizing a movement to make it clear working families need #CareNotCuts That’s the message @florida.1199seiu.org Executive VP Roxey Nelson shared at our #FamiliesFirst rally in Miami. @1199seiu.org
July 27, 2025 at 4:09 AM
We’re mobilizing a movement to make it clear working families need #CareNotCuts That’s the message @florida.1199seiu.org Executive VP Roxey Nelson shared at our #FamiliesFirst rally in Miami. @1199seiu.org
In Miami and in all 50 states, @seiu workers rallied to say in one unified voice that we put Families First — not ICE, not cages, not billionaires. #WeChooseCare @1199seiu.org
July 27, 2025 at 3:58 AM
In Miami and in all 50 states, @seiu workers rallied to say in one unified voice that we put Families First — not ICE, not cages, not billionaires. #WeChooseCare @1199seiu.org
Draconian anti-immigrant policies don't just hurt families, they also impact our jobs, patient care and the economy. For more, check out this article.
Nursing homes struggle with Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown
Elderly care facilities are quickly losing employees due to new immigration policies.
floridapolitics.com
July 23, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Draconian anti-immigrant policies don't just hurt families, they also impact our jobs, patient care and the economy. For more, check out this article.
The Big Beautiful Betrayal Bill attacks immigrants, guts healthcare, and protects the ultra-wealthy.
We’re not staying silent and Congress, we’ll SEE YOU AT THE POLLS. #ThisBillKills @1199seiu.org
We’re not staying silent and Congress, we’ll SEE YOU AT THE POLLS. #ThisBillKills @1199seiu.org
July 9, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The Big Beautiful Betrayal Bill attacks immigrants, guts healthcare, and protects the ultra-wealthy.
We’re not staying silent and Congress, we’ll SEE YOU AT THE POLLS. #ThisBillKills @1199seiu.org
We’re not staying silent and Congress, we’ll SEE YOU AT THE POLLS. #ThisBillKills @1199seiu.org
Yvonne Armstrong, President of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, issued the following statement on today’s House vote: @1199seiu.org
July 3, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Yvonne Armstrong, President of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, issued the following statement on today’s House vote: @1199seiu.org
Our basic rights are under attack —free speech, protest, and due process. That’s why @1199SEIU healthcare workers and people of faith from communities across the U.S. are participating in a Justice Journey to Louisiana. Join us: seiu.co/JusticeJourney
#SolidaritySummer
#SolidaritySummer
July 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Our basic rights are under attack —free speech, protest, and due process. That’s why @1199SEIU healthcare workers and people of faith from communities across the U.S. are participating in a Justice Journey to Louisiana. Join us: seiu.co/JusticeJourney
#SolidaritySummer
#SolidaritySummer
Nursing home worker Marie Ange Jeanty is always ready to advocate for quality care, worker's rights and justice for all. Let's follow her lead on this #TakeChargeTuesday @1199seiu.org
June 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Nursing home worker Marie Ange Jeanty is always ready to advocate for quality care, worker's rights and justice for all. Let's follow her lead on this #TakeChargeTuesday @1199seiu.org
Must-read from @FLDecidesHC’s Mitch Emerson in the Miami Herald: “Medicaid expansion isn’t a partisan issue — it’s a people issue. And when politicians won’t act, the people must.” Read the powerful op-ed:
Medicaid expansion would be a lifeline for Floridians; that’s why we’re suing | Opinion
To fight for Medicaid expansion, law restricting constitutional amendments must be changed | Opinion
www.miamiherald.com
June 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Must-read from @FLDecidesHC’s Mitch Emerson in the Miami Herald: “Medicaid expansion isn’t a partisan issue — it’s a people issue. And when politicians won’t act, the people must.” Read the powerful op-ed:
Lifesavers, compassionate caregivers, healthcare heroes - just a few words to describe nurses. As part of our #NursesWeek celebration, we honor all of these dedicated healthcare professionals including Deborah Montgomery, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. @1199seiu.org
May 9, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Lifesavers, compassionate caregivers, healthcare heroes - just a few words to describe nurses. As part of our #NursesWeek celebration, we honor all of these dedicated healthcare professionals including Deborah Montgomery, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. @1199seiu.org
🚨 Myth 3: Cutting Medicaid won’t really hurt that many people?
👉 Fact: ANY cuts to Medicaid would devastate working families, rural hospitals, people with disabilities, and communities of color already fighting to access care.
📞 Call 866-426-2631 and tell Congress: Protect Medicaid Now.
👉 Fact: ANY cuts to Medicaid would devastate working families, rural hospitals, people with disabilities, and communities of color already fighting to access care.
📞 Call 866-426-2631 and tell Congress: Protect Medicaid Now.
May 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
It's time to spotlight our healthcare champions as we celebrate Nurses Week! Among these dedicated caregivers is Miami RN Rublas Ruiz. Thank you for putting patients first and standing together with your fellow union members to uplift your coworkers and community. #NursesWeek @1199seiu.org
May 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
It's time to spotlight our healthcare champions as we celebrate Nurses Week! Among these dedicated caregivers is Miami RN Rublas Ruiz. Thank you for putting patients first and standing together with your fellow union members to uplift your coworkers and community. #NursesWeek @1199seiu.org