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reginahny.bsky.social
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Life long bleeding heart liberal feminist, working as a creative in the Labor movement in NYC. Love the city, cats, art and reading.
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1199seiu.org
1199ers from Worcester, Syracuse, Rochester, and NYC traveled to Baltimore, Maryland to attend the @seiu.org Unions For All Digital Worker Network gathering! 💜 @upstateny.1199seiu.org @mass.1199seiu.org
a group photo of union members attending a training from SEIU's Unions For All Digital Network two 1199 NYC members smiling together at Moynihan Train Hall on the way to the Baltimore Digital Worker Network Gathering a candid photo of union members attending a training from SEIU's Unions For All Digital Network. An 1199er is holding a mic and speaking into it a candid photo of union members attending a training from SEIU's Unions For All Digital Network. They are presenting their group discussion
November 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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World renowned soprano Renée Fleming & legendary singer-songwriter Billy Joel urge Governor Hochul to sign Bronson/Brouk bill to improve mental healthcare access through creative arts therapy! ✊

digital.1199seiu.org/4iiOjkL
November 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Happy Halloween, 1199ers! 👻 if you still need a costume, the scariest thing you could be today is a union buster! Aghhh 🫣
A black and purple gradient background with text that looks like spooky green and black slime reading, "Union Busting is Disgusting". At the bottom reads, "Happy Halloween!" with an 1199SEIU logo centered underneath.
October 31, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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🚨 Tomorrow! Saturday, Oct. 25 is the last day to register to vote and the first day of early voting! 🗳️ Let’s show our power as healthcare workers and stand with @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social and our 1199 endorsed candidates for a city that’s affordable, safe, and healthy for *all*. #WeCareWeVote ✊
a group photo of 1199ers from St. Barnabas in the Bronx, NYC with NYC Mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani, centered and smiling. Members are wearing 1199 purple and gold t-shirts and holding signs that read "Healthcare Workers for Zohran" and "We're in Mamdani Mode!"
October 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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georgetakei.bsky.social
This was never about deporting criminals. It’s about Stephen Miller’s campaign of ethnic cleansing.
Tweet from Alex Tabarrok reads: “Sergio Garcia, celebrated Chef who came to the US before ICE even existed. Deported after 36 years. The picture tells you a lot about the decline of the Republican party.” Attached photo shows Sergio Garcia standing with Laura and George W. Bush outdoors. The photo is signed: “To Sergio Garcia, With best wishes – George & Laura Bush.”
October 8, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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warren.senate.gov
Then why are you providing a $20 billion bailout to Argentina and helping them cut deals with China that crush American soybean farmers?
October 1, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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1199seiu.org
Yvonne Armstrong, @1199pres.1199seiu.org, released the following statement on the Federal Government Shutdown: 
 
Full statement: digital.1199seiu.org/46yzR41
October 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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kevinmkruse.bsky.social
The president is sending the military to control American cities and if you're a reporter who's framing that illegal power grab as "pushing the boundaries of constitutionality" or "acting boldly to fight crime" or whatever, please go find another line of work where you won't get us all killed.
September 2, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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davelevitan.bsky.social
I know, I know, but: The president of the US saying, literally, "we're going in" in reference to sending the military to an American city for no reason beyond terrorizing the local population should be the most immediately impeachable shit imaginable
September 2, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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1199seiu.org
Happy Labor Day 2025 to our 1199SEIU family! ✊

#PowerInUnity 💜 #FamiliesFirst 💛
A graphic of a purple solidarity fist with yellow lightning bolts around it. The text underneath reads in yellow font, "Families First Not Billionaires". Underneath in red reads, "Power In Unity • Labor Day 2025". There is a purple 1199SEIU logo underneath. The entire graphic has a white background and purple border.
September 1, 2025 at 4:33 AM
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Jones: I would say to my colleagues who serve in government—keep your thoughts and prayers, keep your tweets. If you want to address gun violence, you don't need to tweet. What you need is a mirror. You have the power to change things.
August 30, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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1199seiu.org
1199SEIU, 32BJ SEIU, CWA District 1, The Hotel & Gaming Trades Council, NYSNA, PSC/CUNY y UAW Region 9A que representan a más de 400,000 neoyorquinos, emitieron la siguiente declaración en respuesta al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional, que afirmó que "inundará la zona" con ICE en la ciudad de NY.
a photo of a masked person in the dark background graphic. white text reads, “El Movimiento Sindical de la Ciudad de Nueva York se Une para Oponerse a los Ataques Contra Nuestras Comunidades. Las acciones de ICE en los tribunales, los lugares de trabajo y los barrios no contribuyen a proteger a los neoyorquinos. En cambio, su objetivo es avivar el miedo y la división. Hacemos un llamamiento a todos nuestros líderes electos para que protejan y defiendan a los trabajadores neoyorquinos y mantengan nuestras comunidades libres de miedo.” At the bottom are logos of the following labor unions: 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East (1199SEIU), 32BJ SEIU, CWA District 1, the Hotel & Gaming Trades Council (HTC), New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), PSC/CUNY, and UAW Region 9A.
August 6, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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1199SEIU, 32BJ SEIU, CWA District 1, the Hotel & Gaming Trades Council, NYSNA, PSC/CUNY, and UAW Region 9A issued the following statement in response to the Department of Homeland Security stating that they will “flood the zone” with ICE agents in NYC:

digital.1199seiu.org/4flSGKk
a photo of a masked person in the dark background graphic. white text reads, “New York City’s Labor Movement is United in Opposition to Attacks on Our Communities. ICE’s actions in courts, workplaces and neighborhoods are not in the service of protecting New Yorkers. Instead, they aim to stoke fear and division. We call on all of our elected leaders to protect and defend working New Yorkers and keep our communities free of fear.” At the bottom are logos of the following labor unions: 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East (1199SEIU), 32BJ SEIU, CWA District 1, the Hotel & Gaming Trades Council (HTC), New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), PSC/CUNY, and UAW Region 9A.
August 6, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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1199seiu.org
1199 delegate Yan stood alongside Congressman Dan Goldman & Assemblymember Grace Lee at the Chinese-American Planning Council’s press conference to speak out against harmful SNAP cuts. Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” threatens the wellbeing of vulnerable households, but 1199ers refuse to stay silent. ✊
a photo of a press conference held at the Chinese-American Planning Council’s Older Adult Center in NYC Chinatown on the impact of federal funding cuts to SNAP. on stage are NY Congressman Dan Goldman, NY Assemblymember Grace Lee, and 1199 delegate Yan N. Looi wearing a purple 1199 homecare hat. a photo of a press conference held at the Chinese-American Planning Council’s Older Adult Center in NYC Chinatown on the impact of federal funding cuts to SNAP. on stage are NY Congressman Dan Goldman, NY Assemblymember Grace Lee, and 1199 delegate Yan N. Looi wearing a purple 1199 homecare hat. a photo of a press conference held at the Chinese-American Planning Council’s Older Adult Center in NYC Chinatown on the impact of federal funding cuts to SNAP. on stage are NY Congressman Dan Goldman, NY Assemblymember Grace Lee, and 1199 delegate Yan N. Looi wearing a purple 1199 homecare hat. a photo of a press conference held at the Chinese-American Planning Council’s Older Adult Center in NYC Chinatown on the impact of federal funding cuts to SNAP. on stage are NY Congressman Dan Goldman, NY Assemblymember Grace Lee, and 1199 delegate Yan N. Looi wearing a purple 1199 homecare hat.
August 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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1199seiu.org
When one union gets lowballed, we all do and we’re not going to let that happen to either of us.

Columbia’s offer to Local 2110? 2.5% a year. 1199ers at Morningside are also in negotiations, and we’re standing strong with our union family.
July 23, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Working people across NYC are uniting to defend our neighborhoods and our city from unprecedented attacks from extremist politicians and billionaires. 1199 members are proud to endorse @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social for Mayor as we fight for a safe, affordable, and healthy city for all!
July 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Our families come first! Join our national day of action *this* Saturday, July 26th from 10AM–1PM!

Military Park
51 Park Place, Newark, NJ 07102

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July 22, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Statement of Yvonne Armstrong, President of 1199SEIU:
 
“This bill is theft on a massive scale of Americans’ healthcare and financial security, while enriching billionaires and radically escalating a repressive police state that threatens the rights and freedoms of all of us. (1/8)
a graphic with fire in the background and white text reading, “This bill is theft on a massive scale of Americans’ healthcare and financial security, while enriching billionaires and radically escalating a repressive police state that threatens the rights and freedoms of all of us.” attributed to Yvonne Armstrong, 1199SEIU President. There is a light grey 1199SEIU logo in the upper-right corner.
July 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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seiupres.bsky.social
🚨Trump’s Big Ugly Bill has passed the House. 🚨
Children will go hungry. Seniors will lose care.
All because Republicans wanted to hand more money to the rich.
July 3, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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bkindivisible.bsky.social
On the left: Malliotakis giddily high fiving after voting to steal healthcare & food from her constituents while megasizing ICE.

On the right: how she “listens” to her constituents.

We cannot wait to vote this shameful ghoul out of office.

@indivisible.org @1199seiu.org
July 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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On this Independence Day, may we recognize that resistance is patriotic. Let’s keep fighting, 1199ers! ✊
a purple background with black distressed marks. In the middle is a graphic of a solidarity fist in the design of the United States flag. Title text at the top reads, “Resistance IS Patriotic!”. In the bottom-right corner is a gold 1199SEIU logo, with “Fourth of July” written above.
July 4, 2025 at 4:53 AM
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The clerical, paralegal and social work staff of Legal Aid, members of 1199SEIU, issued the following statement in support of UAW Local 2325 Association of Legal Advocates and Attorneys (“ALAA”) in their fight to achieve a fair and equitable contract.

digital.1199seiu.org/4eyrQ1h
a purple background with graphics of hands gathered in formation in the center. In white text, the graphic reads, “We stand in solidarity with our Legal Aid colleagues, members of UAW Local 2325, who have voted to strike. We will support them every way we can–in the workplace and on the picket line.” Centered underneath is a light grey 1199SEIU logo.
July 1, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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daniwelch.bsky.social
Thank you to our union siblings in 1199! Your support is invaluable on and off the picket line. 💜💙
1199seiu.org 1199SEIU💫 @1199seiu.org · Jul 1
The clerical, paralegal and social work staff of Legal Aid, members of 1199SEIU, issued the following statement in support of UAW Local 2325 Association of Legal Advocates and Attorneys (“ALAA”) in their fight to achieve a fair and equitable contract.

digital.1199seiu.org/4eyrQ1h
a purple background with graphics of hands gathered in formation in the center. In white text, the graphic reads, “We stand in solidarity with our Legal Aid colleagues, members of UAW Local 2325, who have voted to strike. We will support them every way we can–in the workplace and on the picket line.” Centered underneath is a light grey 1199SEIU logo.
July 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Our latest issue of the 1199 Magazine is out! 📖 check it out in our bio’s linktree ✨

May/June 2025 issue: digital.1199seiu.org/44bRmG7
a purple background with a graphic of an ear behind a cutout of 1199SEIU President Yvonne Armstrong. In orange title text, it reads, “Ready to Lead, Ready to Fight!” Underneath in white text it reads, “I, alongside Secretary-Treasurer Veronica Turner-Biggs and the Executive Vice Presidents will be hosting listening tours in each region to hear directly from you what matters most.” At the bottom is a tan horizontal bar that says, “President’s Column | 1199Magazine”. a navy blue background graphic with images of five medical interpreters spread throughout. Orange title text reads, “Medical Interpreters”. Subtitle text in white reads underneath, “There is a growing recognition that providing quality healthcare depends on making sure that providers can communicate effectively with those seeking care and treatment.” At the bottom is an orange horizontal bar that reads, “The Work We Do | 1199Magazine”. a graphic with an orange title bar at the top and navy blue title text reading, “THE TALKING CURE”. Subtitle text next to it reads, “In these uncertain times, strategies for dealing with anxiety are more important than ever.” There are two photos of 1199ers underneath. At the bottom is a navy horizontal bar that reads, “Our Health | 1199Magazine”.
July 1, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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📢 #HandsOff988! 😤 On Saturday, July 12 at 12:30PM, our LGBT+ Caucus will be outside Trump Tower in Manhattan alongside @cwaunion.bsky.social to protest the shutdown of the LGBTQ+ suicide hotline. (1/3)
a purple Labubu from Popmart’s The Monsters series holding a flyer to recruit 1199ers to join a Hands Off 988 rally. At the top is a graphic of colorful arms and hands gathered in the middle for a group cheer. At the bottom is a purple background with yellow text reading, “Stand with the LGBTQ+ Community and protect the people who work the suicide prevention hotlines.” Underneath in white text reads, “Saturday, July 12, 2025. 12:30PM to 2:00PM. 725 5th Ave, New York, NY 10022. (Outside of Trump Tower)”. Centered underneath is a light grey 1199SEIU logo.
July 1, 2025 at 9:18 PM