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1199SEIU Florida @florida.1199seiu.org · 15d

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

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1199SEIU Florida @florida.1199seiu.org · Sep 3

"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

1199SEIU Florida @florida.1199seiu.org · Sep 2

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

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1199SEIU Florida @florida.1199seiu.org · Aug 19

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.

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1199SEIU Florida @florida.1199seiu.org · Aug 1

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

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1199SEIU Florida @florida.1199seiu.org · Jul 27

@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

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1199SEIU Florida @florida.1199seiu.org · Jul 27

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

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1199SEIU Florida @florida.1199seiu.org · Jul 27

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

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1199SEIU Florida @florida.1199seiu.org · Jul 27

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

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1199SEIU Florida @florida.1199seiu.org · Jul 23

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

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1199SEIU Florida @florida.1199seiu.org · Jul 9

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

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1199SEIU Florida @florida.1199seiu.org · Jul 3

Yvonne Armstrong, President of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, issued the following statement on today’s House vote: @1199seiu.org

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1199SEIU Florida @florida.1199seiu.org · Jul 2

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

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1199SEIU Florida @florida.1199seiu.org · Jun 3

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

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1199SEIU Florida @florida.1199seiu.org · Jun 2

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

1199SEIU Florida @florida.1199seiu.org · May 9

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

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1199SEIU Florida @florida.1199seiu.org · May 8

#HandsOffMedicaid

SEIU_ORG @seiu.org · May 7

🚨 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.

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1199SEIU Florida @florida.1199seiu.org · May 8

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

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1199SEIU Florida @florida.1199seiu.org · May 7

It's Nurses Week - a time to celebrate and acknowledge all of the dedicated nurses who provide compassionate care to our loved ones in hospitals and nursing homes. Here's one of those sheroes - Virginia Kandos, an APRN at UHealth Tower. #NursesWeek @1199seiu.org

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1199SEIU Florida @florida.1199seiu.org · May 1

We're making our voices heard about the need to protect democracy, social security, Medicaid and other critical issues at a Miami #MayDay event. @1199seiu.org @seiu.org

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1199SEIU Florida @florida.1199seiu.org · Apr 28

Did you know? The Department of Education helps fund over 18,000 school districts across the country? Dismantling and defunding the Department of Education will mean major funding losses for states, impacting students and schools nationwide. #ProtectPublicEducation

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1199SEIU Florida @florida.1199seiu.org · Apr 24

🚨 Trump’s attack on public education is an attack on our communities. His attempt to eliminate the Department of Education will gut resources for students & threaten educators' jobs—all to fund tax cuts for billionaires. Students, educators, and families need more funding for schools, not less!

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1199SEIU Florida @florida.1199seiu.org · Apr 23

Healthcare workers met with Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart to express their concerns about proposed cuts to Medicaid which provides essential care to more than 3 million Floridians. @1199seiu.org #HandsOffMedicaid @seiu.org @32bjseiu.bsky.social

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1199SEIU Florida @florida.1199seiu.org · Apr 22

Check out this WUSF news story about our Medicaid roundtable in Orlando which brought clergy, elected officials, a CNA and other stakeholders together to discuss the potentially devastating impact of proposed cuts to healthcare & SNAP - the federal food assistance program. @1199seiu.org

Orlando-area leaders express concern over funding cuts for health care programs

Federal funding cuts will impact Medicaid, SNAP nutrition, and other health-related programs, concerning some health care workers who say it will have an impact on Central Florida.

www.wusf.org

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1199SEIU Florida @florida.1199seiu.org · Apr 21

We had an informative and spirited discussion about the harmful GOP Medicaid cuts during our roundtable in Orlando. Thanks to all who participated: Pastor Brandon Screen - Anointed Rock Ministries, Florida Reps @annaforflorida.bsky.social and #JohannaLopez, CNA Kaydra Bonamy & other stakeholders.

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