Message From the Executive Director and CEO, Fall 2026

Dear 1199SEIU Members,

Fall reminds us that change can be both beautiful and purposeful. As the season turns, I find myself thinking about the extraordinary strength of our 1199SEIU family—and the moments, often unseen, when you bring comfort, dignity and hope to those who depend on you.

Every day, 1199SEIU members show what care truly means. You care for your patients and residents with skill, compassion and purpose. You lift up families, strengthen communities and continue to show the courage that has long defined being an 1199er.

It is our privilege at the 1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds to support you in return. This issue of For Your Benefit celebrates that shared commitment: to better health, stronger families, financial security and the belief that every member deserves the support to live well—today and in the years ahead.

Inside these pages, you will find stories and information meant to encourage, inform and inspire. Perhaps you’ll be reminded to schedule a screening, connect with a primary care provider, use a healthy living resource, learn more about your pension or simply make your own well-being a priority. Just one action can become a turning point on your journey.

And your stories continue to be powerful and meaningful. Our featured member, Marva Hinkson, a Perioperative Assistant from NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University, began her health journey when a prediabetes diagnosis served as a wake-up call for her to make some lifestyle changes. I hope you’ll take a moment to read her story.

Remember that progress doesn’t always arrive all at once. Sometimes it begins quietly— with one conversation, one class, one healthier meal or one decision to ask for support. Each member’s journey is shaped by different responsibilities, goals, challenges and hopes. That’s why the Benefit Funds continue to offer resources that meet you where you are and support the everyday choices that help you build a healthier future.

As you read this issue of For Your Benefit, I hope you see yourself in its pages. I hope you find the information and resources useful in supporting your journey. Most of all, I hope you feel the pride of belonging to a community built on care, dignity and shared purpose.

Thank you for the essential work you do and for the trust you place in us. We’ll continue to support your health and your ability to build a stronger future for yourself and your family. Together, we will keep moving forward—with strength, hope and the spirit of care that has always made 1199SEIU members extraordinary.

In good health,

Donna Rey, EdD

Executive Director, 1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds

CEO, 1199SEIU Funds Administrative Operations