District 1199J, NUHHCE, AFSCME, AFL-CIO is a labor union representing thousands of healthcare & correctional workers as well as a variety of public employees.
Watch Lee Saunders on this week's SCOTUS decision: "We’re working very closely in coalition with our partners within the labor movement and outside the labor movement. I honestly believe that this is a movement moment for all of us." https://t.co/GWITXyJVUk via @msnbc#1u
As we all make our last minute preparations for the 4th of July, let's take a moment to show our solidarity by buying union-made snacks, drinks, and sunscreen. We hope everyone has a safe and fun Independence Day!
Today, in 1932, a group of pharmacists in NY decided to organize as Local 1199. 20 years later they expanded to organizing hospital workers, forming what is known today as the National Union of Hospital & Health Care Employees. Happy 86th birthday, NUHHCE!
"The bill would dramatically increase penalties for employers that fire workers illegally for union organizing and streamline the process for seeking legal action... https://t.co/lmclwJzRth
After 11 workers at a Maryland juvenile detention facility were injured during a recent outbreak of violence, @AFSCMEMaryland is fighting for more staffing at all of the state’s youth detention centers. https://t.co/hTfFDCxhQk