80,000+ Massachusetts healthcare workers united for quality care & quality jobs. Fastest growing union in #MA. Text SEIU to 30644. #WeCareForMA#1u#MAPoli
Born and raised in LA County, David Huerta is a champion for justice and a good neighbor. Today, while advocating for his community during an ICE raid, he was injured and arrested. These raids are dangerous for our families and communities. They are unjust and must end.
State budgets are meant to invest and protect. The PCA budget is essential to #MA families. TY to House leadership for maintaining these services in your budget. We look forward to working with elected officials & allies to ensure the final budget protects the future of homecare.
🚨 BIG NEWS: VP @KamalaHarris just unveiled a transformative plan to expand Medicare to cover home care for the first time! 🙌 This will help ease the burden on millions of families caring for loved ones. Let’s ensure caregivers are valued, protected, and well-paid! #CareCantWait
On Thursday, @massgovernor signed into critical reforms into law that will start the important work of addressing the safety and staffing issues that our state’s nursing homes face. TY @MassGovernor, Senate president Karen Spilka, and @RonMariano for your leadership.
Ralph de la Torre is saying he won’t comply with the subpoena to testify before the Senate HELP Committee. Join me live in Boston with my colleagues and the workers most impacted by de la Torre’s greed. https://t.co/QWrAxcJukS
"With the Fair Share Amendment, Massachusetts asked the state’s wealthiest residents to pay a little more to make much-needed investments in education and transportation. Not even two years later, Fair Share is working as intended..."
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Have you voted yet?!? If not, you may get a reminder from our fabulous 1199 crew as we hit the doors. Polls are open until 8. We are out and about for @MarjorieDecker, Arielle Faria, @BillHumphreyMA , @RepStanley, @ElectAdamGomez and more! #WeCareWeVote
1199 is launching an exciting digital network of union members and activists, AND WE WANT YOU TO BE A PART OF IT!! The virtual kick off sessions start (tmm!!) Thursday, August 1st at 12–1PM and 6–7PM ET. Open to all our union members and staff!
Steward’s decision to close two hospitals is fueled by greed. This isn’t over—we know they’ve received bids to maintain and improve their five remaining hospitals.
Steward needs to put patients, workers, and communities over their own interest.
Finalize the deals.
.@1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East has endorsed @KamalaHarris for President. “This is a unifying and electrifying moment for the Democratic Party and our country,” said George Gresham, @1199Prez. ✊ https://t.co/zQtrrM6XNd
Leadership matters. Proud to share a tribute to @marykayhenry of @SEIU for @thenation written with Deepak Bhargava. Thanks for everything you’ve done for the movement, Mary Kay. https://t.co/OHPaH5qcQb
I am so grateful to have the endorsement of @1199mass alongside the @MassNurses in this campaign for State Representative. Healthcare in Massachusetts is at a critical juncture and we need input from these experienced healthcare workers on the kind of future we want for patients.
.@Steward workers and retirees shouldn't lose their benefits because of Steward's gross financial mismanagement.
I joined @SenMarkey in urging @USDOL to protect workers' wages and benefits so they can support themselves and their families.
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Today I'm introducing new legislation to prevent what happened with Steward Health Care from happening again.
If private equity executives drive a hospital like Steward into bankruptcy, putting patients & communities at risk, there should be consequences.
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@SEIU 580 thanks @RISpeaker@JoeShekarchi for restoring $4.6 million that was cut to DCYF staff salaries & benefits.Thank you for standing up for Rhode Island's most vulnerable children & our members, the frontline child welfare workers these children depend on. @RIHouseofReps
.@SenSanders and I are calling on @HHSGov to be ready to provide support and ensure no one loses access to care due to @Steward’s catastrophic financial mismanagement. Every federal resource must be made available to states, providers, and patients. https://t.co/9bgp75PRpL
Early this morning, Steward Health Care moved forward with a national bankruptcy filing, something our team has been anticipating for months.
I want to be clear: Steward hospitals in our state remain open and @MassDPH is on the ground to ensure all patients receive quality care.
Let’s shine the spotlight on our incredible nurses this Nurses Week! 🌟 Thank you for your unwavering dedication and compassionate care! From the recovery ward to advocating for safe staffing, your tireless efforts make all the difference to the community you serve!