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  • Retirement may be years away. Your security starts now.

    Retirement may be years away. Your security starts now.

    Retirement may be years away. Your security starts now.

    What advice would I give my younger self?

    I’d tell myself that having an 1199 pension means you have the promise of an independent future. I just retired, I’m secure and I’m smiling!

    Victoria Carter

    It may be difficult to imagine where you’ll be in 10, 15 or 20 years, but as an 1199SEIU member, you have the security of a defined benefit pension. This is a rare benefit, and it may be hard to appreciate what it means when you’re years away from retirement. But a defined monthly pension offers financial security, peace of mind and freedom when it’s time to retire.

    As an 1199SEIU member, you can request a pension estimate every year to track how your benefit is growing. It’s easy to do. Learning more about your pension today ensures you’ll have more freedom tomorrow. And if you’ll be ready for retirement in the near future, now is the time to figure out what your 1199SEIU pension means for you!

    For more information, check out the retirement page.

    How to get your pension estimate

    Log into MyAccount. Once you’re logged in, go to the “My Pension” tab and choose “Request & Review Pension Estimate” from the dropdown menu. Then, click the “Request Pension Estimate” button and follow the on-screen instructions. That’s all there is to it.

    Remember, this is only an estimate—it’s not your final benefit. Please contact the Pension Department if you believe there is missing wage and/or employment history when you review your information.

    Ready to retire?

    Meet your Pension Counselor

    You can meet with a Pension Counselor in person, online or by phone.

    To learn more, visit the virtual pension counselor page or call (646) 473-8666.

    Apply for your pension

    Your Pension Counselor can help you complete your pension application, or you can do it online at your convenience through MyAccount.

    Looking for more pension information? Visit our pension counseling page to register for an online Pension Benefit Information Session, where you’ll be able to have your questions answered!

  • How to take charge of your finances

    How to take charge of your finances

    How to take charge of your finances

    Eliminate the guesswork by attending one of our upcoming online financial workshops.

    Banking Basics

    Wednesday, October 21, at 6:00 pm

    In this webinar, you’ll learn how to bank safely, open accounts, monitor fees and make transactions.

    Understanding Your Paycheck

    Wednesday, November 18, at 6:00 pm

    In this webinar, you’ll learn about payroll and tax deductions, Social Security, Medicare, FICA and more.

    How Credit Works

    Wednesday, December 9, at 6:00 pm

    Understand how to use credit, credit reporting and the impact of credit scores.

    For more information or to register, visit our Healthy Finances page.

  • Training and Employment Funds’ Class of 2026: Celebrating Generations of Graduates

    Training and Employment Funds’ Class of 2026: Celebrating Generations of Graduates

    Training and Employment Funds’ Class of 2026: Celebrating Generations of Graduates

    The 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds (TEF) recently celebrated this year’s class of graduates across multiple ceremonies, honoring the milestones members achieved and TEF’s longstanding partnerships with institutions that make those milestones possible.

    10 Years and Growing Stronger: TEF’s Partnership with Monroe University

    Radio City Music Hall, June 11, 2026

    TEF has partnered with Monroe University for a decade, proudly helping 1199SEIU members earn degrees from the School of Allied Health Professions. In 2026, this partnership reached a new milestone with the largest graduating class yet: 122 members who are ready to advance their healthcare careers.

    Monroe University is recognized nationwide as a leader in educating first-generation students, consistently ranking among New York’s top institutions for graduating Black and Latino students and improving its graduates’ social mobility, with a diverse campus community representing 93 countries and 43 languages.

    This year’s Monroe University graduation ceremony took place on June 11, with a joyful celebration at Radio City Music Hall.

    Unfinished Degrees to Master’s-bound Graduates with HC4

    The Health Careers College Core Curriculum (HC4) Program is one of TEF’s pathways to higher education, operating through direct partnerships with Monroe University, the College of Staten Island and Lehman College.

    HC4 students, many of whom have been out of school for years, take 12 to 36 college core credits within their own cohort to rebuild the academic habits and time-management skills that school demands. After completing the program, members continue into their major either at their current college or another institution to earn higher-education credentials.

    Chrystol Albert-Hope, a Medical Case Manager at the Community Healthcare Network, graduated from Monroe University with a Bachelor of Science in Community Health and Wellness. Her path to that degree began with the HC4 Program. After dropping out at 17 as a single mother, Chrystol returned to school years later and began taking college core credits to advance her career.

    The American school system is completely different from what I knew growing up in Guyana. Starting college here felt like learning to creep and run at the same time, but then the HC4 Program came in. I started with four core subjects, and it gave me a feel for what college life was going to be like. It set the platform for my success. It taught me to plan ahead. To commit. To stay focused even when I was exhausted.

    Chrystol Albert-Hope,
    Monroe University Graduate, Class of 2026

    To learn more about the HC4 Program, please email HC4Information@1199Funds.org.

    Downstate Recognition Ceremony Brings Together Graduates and Leaders

    Chrystol Albert-Hope at the New York Marriot Marquis Hotel on June 25, 2026

    As a recent graduate, Chrystol Albert-Hope was invited to speak at TEF’s Downstate Recognition Ceremony on June 25, 2026. In her speech, Chrystol reflected on her journey alongside her son, who was pursuing two master’s degrees at the University of the West Indies in Jamaica while she was in school. She said, “When I was in school, so was my son, whom I had at the age of 17. He came to my graduation, and said, ‘Mom, the bachelor’s has become the norm—like finishing high school. The master’s is the real thing.’ Then he added, ‘So, in September, I’m going for my master’s degree in public health: epidemiology.’ He wins.”

    Other guest speakers included Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program participants Joseph Long, who graduated from the Helene Fuld College of Nursing with an Associate’s Degree in Nursing, and Bob Ssendagire, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Mount Saint Vincent.

    Mayor Mamdani: TEF graduates embody the city’s “relentless ambition and drive.”

    Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel on June 25, 2026

    New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered the keynote speech at TEF’s Downstate Recognition Ceremony. He emphasized how much the achievements of 1199SEIU members matter to the city, acknowledging the barriers that members faced to reach that evening: “In this room, I see the relentless ambition and drive that defines so much of our city, the many challenges you had to overcome just to get to this evening. More than 2,500 of you immigrated here from another country. More than 1,600 of you speak multiple languages. And many of you are working parents. You are looking after an aging family member. You’re caring for a neighbor who needs help. When you provide solace and comfort, you do so not only because it’s a job but it’s also a purpose.”

    Personal Care Attendants Honored for Professional Development Completion

    Quincy, Massachusetts

    “You are the backbone of the disability community.” Dianna Hu

    Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) are part of the fabric of the everyday lives of their clients. Helping them bathe, dress and groom; safely transferring them out of bed to walking or wheelchairs; and ensuring they are nourished and living in a sanitary environment.

    TEF’s Workplace Partnerships and Occupational Certifications Programs train certified healthcare workers and successfully transition them into the workforce, including PCAs and Home Health Aides. On April 15, 2026, the Massachusetts Recognition Ceremony honored 1199SEIU members who completed the PCA Professional Development Program, proudly celebrating them with a congratulatory video by Dianna Hu, PCA Consumer Employer and Chairperson for the Boston Center for Independent Living’s Board of Trustees.

    As a person with a disability herself, Hu said, “When you exercise the needed body mechanics for a complex transfer, we feel safe. When you spot a medical spot before it becomes a trip to an ER, we feel safe, and when you lift a voice of disability justice alongside us, that is the absolute safest we can feel.”

    TEF remains committed to opening doors to education, career advancement and more prosperous lives for healthcare workers across the regions we serve.

    For more information about occupational certifications, make an appointment on MyTEF.

  • FALC Celebrates Pre-K Children’s Big Dreams and Bright Futures

    FALC Celebrates Pre-K Children’s Big Dreams and Bright Futures

    FALC Celebrates Pre-K Children’s Big Dreams and Bright Futures

    On June 18, 2026, the Future of America Learning Center (FALC) proudly celebrated its Pre-K Culmination, honoring the children from UPK 1, UPK 2 and UPK 3 as they prepared to take the next big step into kindergarten.

    Held in the gymnasium of FALC’s neighborhood school partner, PS 246, the event brought together families, teachers, friends and 1199SEIU Child Care Funds staff for a joyful and memorable celebration.

    The ceremony was filled with laughter, pride and a few happy tears as teachers and parent representatives shared heartfelt memories, words of gratitude and hopes for the children’s futures. The young graduates delighted the audience with songs, dances and performances, and proudly shared their dreams with declarations of their career goals of “When I grow up, I want to be…”

    Throughout the celebration, the children demonstrated the confidence, responsibility and resilience they developed during their time at FALC.

    They cheered for one another, offered encouragement and lent helping hands to classmates who needed support in order to speak in front of an audience.

    Watching them showcase the Self-discipline, Trustworthiness, Accounting for one’s words and actions, and Respect and responsibility (STAR) qualities they have learned, along with their strong sense of friendship and teamwork, was a touching reminder of how much they have grown.

    It was a proud and inspiring milestone for the children, their families and the entire FALC community.

  • 1199SEIU Child Care Corporation’s Joseph Tauber Scholarship Program Honors the Class of 2026

    1199SEIU Child Care Corporation’s Joseph Tauber Scholarship Program Honors the Class of 2026

    1199SEIU Child Care Corporation’s Joseph Tauber Scholarship Program Honors the Class of 2026

    The Joseph Tauber Scholarship Program (JTSP) proudly celebrated the accomplishments of its graduating scholarship recipients through two signature events that recognized the hard work, perseverance and academic excellence of students completing their undergraduate degrees.

    In May, JTSP staff traveled to the University at Albany to attend the 2026 Commencement Ceremony, where they celebrated members’ children reaching this important milestone. Meeting students and their families on graduation day provided an opportunity to honor the support that 1199SEIU families provide their children throughout their education journeys.

    Following commencement season, JTSP hosted its Third Annual Graduation Photo Studio, welcoming scholarship recipients who graduated in 2026 to commemorate their achievement with professional portraits. The event offered graduates a personalized photo experience in a celebratory setting, allowing students to capture lasting memories as they marked the completion of their undergraduate education.

    The annual Photo Studio has become a tradition that reflects JTSP’s commitment to celebrating students beyond the scholarship award itself. Professional graduation portraits provide graduates and their families with keepsakes that commemorate years of hard work, while recognizing the significant milestone of earning a college degree.

    JTSP provides financial assistance to eligible undergraduate students who are dependents of 1199SEIU members, helping families reduce the financial burden of higher education. Beyond scholarship awards, the program supports students throughout their academic journey by providing educational resources, financial literacy information, FAFSA assistance and opportunities that encourage student success from application through graduation.

    Each year, JTSP proudly recognizes hundreds of scholarship recipients pursuing degrees across colleges and universities throughout the country. This year, JTSP celebrated more than 400 graduates. Celebrating graduates through commencement visits and the annual Photo Studio reflects the program’s ongoing commitment to supporting students not only financially but also by acknowledging their achievements and the dedication required to reach this important milestone.

    As the Class of 2026 begins the next chapter of their education and professional journeys, JTSP congratulates each graduate and looks forward to continuing its tradition of celebrating the success of 1199SEIU families.

    For more information about JTSP, please visit our Joseph Tauber Scholarship page.

  • Message from Donna Rey, Executive Director

    Message from Donna Rey, Executive Director

    Message from Donna Rey, Executive Director

    Dear Retired Members,

    I always look forward to the summer months. The longer days, warmer weather and extra time outdoors give us a wonderful opportunity to reconnect—with our families, our friends, our communities and ourselves. It is a season that reminds me how important it is to stay connected, stay active and make the most of the support we have around us.

    That spirit of connection and support was on my mind recently when I had the privilege of sitting in on the contract negotiations between the Union and the League of Voluntary Hospitals and Homes of New York. I was pleased to see the Union’s commitment as they secured a 4 percent retiree bonus check, payable in 2026.

    We share that same commitment to supporting you here at the Benefit Funds. Choosing a healthy lifestyle is one of the best gifts we can give ourselves at every age. That’s why I’m especially proud of our Healthy Living Resource Center. It brings together practical tools, trusted information and easy-to-use resources to help you take charge of your health in ways that fit your life. Visit the Healthy Living Resource Center to see what’s available.

    I also encourage you to listen to our Health Is the Key podcast. Each episode features conversations with experts who share useful information and real-life guidance on topics that matter to you and your family. Visit Health Is the Key to listen to an episode.

    As you make the most of this beautiful season, I hope you’ll take time for your health and for the things you enjoy. You’ve given so much, and you continue to be a vital part of our 1199SEIU family. Your strength, spirit and dedication are truly an inspiration. I wish you a safe, healthy and joyful rest of the summer.

    In good health,

    Donna Rey, EdD


    Estimados miembros jubilados:

    Siempre espero con entusiasmo los meses de verano. Los días más largos, el clima más cálido y el tiempo adicional al aire libre nos brindan una maravillosa oportunidad para reconectarnos: con nuestras familias, nuestros amigos, nuestras comunidades y con nosotros mismos. Es una temporada que me recuerda lo importante que es mantenernos conectados, activos y aprovechar al máximo el apoyo que tenemos a nuestro alrededor.

    Ese espíritu de conexión y apoyo estuvo muy presente para mí recientemente, cuando tuve el privilegio de estar presente durante las negociaciones contractuales entre el Sindicato y la League of Voluntary Hospitals and Homes. Me complació ver el compromiso del Sindicato al lograr un cheque de bonificación para jubilados del 4 por ciento, pagadero en 2026.

    Compartimos ese mismo compromiso de apoyarlos aquí en los Fondos de Beneficios. Elegir un estilo de vida saludable es uno de los mejores regalos que podemos darnos a cualquier edad. Por eso me enorgullece especialmente nuestro Centro de Recursos para una Vida Saludable. Reúne herramientas prácticas, información confiable y recursos fáciles de usar para ayudarle a tomar el control de su salud de maneras que se adapten a su vida. Visite Healthy Living Resource Center para ver lo que está disponible.

    También lo animo a escuchar nuestro podcast Health Is the Key. Cada episodio presenta conversaciones con expertos que comparten información útil y orientación de la vida real sobre temas importantes para usted y su familia. Visite Health Is the Key para escuchar un episodio.

    Mientras aprovecha al máximo esta hermosa temporada, espero que se tome tiempo para su salud y para las cosas que disfruta. Usted ha dado tanto y sigue siendo una parte vital de nuestra familia 1199SEIU. Su fortaleza, espíritu y dedicación son verdaderamente una inspiración. Les deseo que disfruten de lo que resta del verano con seguridad, salud y alegría.

    Con buena salud,

    Donna Rey, doctora en Educación

  • President Mary Stovall-Merrill’s Message

    President Mary Stovall-Merrill’s Message

    President Mary Stovall-Merrill’s Message

    Merrill

    Dear Sisters and Brothers,

    It’s hard to believe that the fall season is right around the corner. I hope you have been enjoying the summer, filled with connections, activities and new adventures. With more than half the year over, it can feel like you’re running behind schedule. But you’re right where you’re supposed to be. Healthy living is a marathon, or better yet, a triathlon made up of multiple components to navigate all at once. But don’t look at it like a race; view it instead as a series of opportunities to improve your well-being. There is no time limit, but the more training you put in, the better the outcome.

    You can manage your physical, mental and emotional health while barely breaking a sweat. The key is to break everything into small steps and reassess your plans based on where you’re at, without judgment. Sure, we’d love to maybe be further along the path, but the fact is we’re still moving.

    So, what are some small steps you can take today? How about a walk around the block, calling to make an appointment to see your doctor or having dinner with that friend you haven’t seen in a while? Right there you just checked off three boxes.

    With so much going on in the world around us, building and remaining connected to our communities is more important than ever. Spending time having fun with family, friends and neighbors helps you have a social network and stay connected to those around you. Getting involved in your local communities by volunteering your time and exploring new interests is another way to stay engaged and keep your mind active. The Retired Members Department has many ways you can get involved and stay connected in your communities—through online and in-person local chapter meetings, a wide range of classes and activities, and even on social media!

    As always, I am continually uplifted by our retiree community, and I encourage you to stay hopeful, engaged and encouraged. If you ever need support or resources, call (646) 473-8666 (or (877) 369-8340 outside of New York City).

    In solidarity,

    Mary Stovall-Merrill


    Queridos hermanos y hermanas:

    Es difícil creer que la temporada de otoño ya está a la vuelta de la esquina. Espero que hayan disfrutado del verano, lleno de conexiones, actividades y nuevas aventuras. Ahora que ya pasó más de la mitad del año, puede parecer que se están quedando atrás. Pero están exactamente donde deben estar. Vivir de manera saludable es un maratón o, mejor dicho, un triatlón compuesto por varios componentes que debemos manejar al mismo tiempo. Pero no lo vean como una carrera; véanlo más bien como una serie de oportunidades para mejorar su bienestar. No hay límite de tiempo, pero en cuanto más se preparen, mejores serán los resultados.

    Pueden cuidar su salud física, mental y emocional sin tener que esforzarse demasiado. La clave es dividir todo en pequeños pasos y reevaluar sus planes según dónde se encuentren, sin juzgarse. Claro, quizás nos gustaría estar un poco más avanzados en el camino, pero la realidad es que ustedes siguen avanzando.

    Entonces, ¿qué pequeños pasos pueden tomar hoy? ¿Qué tal caminar alrededor de la cuadra, llamar para hacer una cita con su médico o cenar con ese amigo o amiga a quien no han visto en mucho tiempo? Con eso, ya habrán marcado tres cosas de su lista.

    Con tantas cosas sucediendo en el mundo que nos rodea, crear y mantener vínculos con nuestras comunidades es más importante que nunca. Pasar tiempo divirtiéndose con familiares, amistades y vecinos les ayuda a contar con una red social y a mantenerse conectados con las personas a su alrededor. Participar en sus comunidades locales ofreciendo su tiempo como voluntarios y explorando nuevos intereses es otra manera de mantenerse activos y mantener la mente ocupada. El Departamento de Miembros Jubilados ofrece muchas maneras de participar y mantenerse conectados en sus comunidades: a través de reuniones de capítulos locales en línea y en persona, una amplia variedad de clases y actividades, ¡e incluso en las redes sociales!

    Como siempre, nuestra comunidad de jubilados me inspira profundamente, y los animo a mantenerse esperanzados, activos y motivados. Si alguna vez necesitan apoyo o recursos, llamen al (646) 473-8666 (o al (877) 369-8340 si están fuera de la ciudad de Nueva York).

    En solidaridad,

    Mary Stovall-Merrill

  • Message From Yvonne Armstrong, 1199SEIU President

    Message From Yvonne Armstrong, 1199SEIU President

    Message From Yvonne Armstrong, 1199SEIU President

    League Contract Victory! 4% Pension Bonuses Coming Soon

    By 1199SEIU President Yvonne Armstrong

    1199SEIU is the powerhouse union we are today in large part because of the legacy of our retired members, who led trailblazing fights over many decades that uplifted generations of healthcare workers, our families, patients and communities.

    Today, the standards that we fought so long and hard to achieve are under threat, not least due to the unprecedented Medicaid cuts enacted by the Trump administration’s “Big Ugly Bill.” But despite these strong headwinds, I am so proud to report that, in the early morning of June 30, after nearly 24 hours of nonstop bargaining with the League of Voluntary Hospitals and Homes of New York, we reached a contract agreement!

    This agreement once again locks in the highest standards for healthcare workers in the United States. It recognizes the essential contributions of our members and guarantees benefits and protections that our labor movement strives to achieve for every working person: excellent, zero-cost health insurance, robust child-care and education benefits, real job security, guaranteed raises and a defined benefit pension plan that allows workers to retire in dignity.

    I am exceedingly proud of our rank-and-file negotiating committee, which drove this process through many long days and nights, making decisions collectively and democratically at each step of the way. This committee was backed up by thousands of 1199 members who exercised their power in their institutions and took action in the streets to win our demands.

    Importantly, we had 1199 Retiree Division leaders with us throughout, and I want to give a special shoutout to Jacynthe Stewart and Howard Hall, who kept us motivated and lent us their decades of organizing and bargaining experience—while making sure that retirees had strong voices at the bargaining table.

    Our negotiating team made it crystal clear to management that we would never settle for a contract that left retirees out. As strong as our pension is, we know that the current affordability crisis hits every retiree’s pocketbook.

    We secured, in year one of our contract, a bonus equal to 4% for retirees. This represents the strongest pension bonus we’ve achieved over several contract cycles, exceeding the 3% in 2021, the 3% in 2018, the $600 lump sum in 2014 and the absence of any bonus in 2009 during the Great Recession. This 4% bonus will be paid out by December 18, 2026.

    Another major achievement in this contract is that for the first time in decades we are establishing a new labor-management fund: a $2 million Immigration Legal Defense Fund to support immigrant members facing changes to their work status. In light of the Supreme Court ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti and other countries, which impacts many members and their families, this cannot come soon enough.

    We were intentional about getting an excellent contract by the end of June, well before the expiration in late September. We knew we needed to do this in order to lock in the retiree bonus and secure members’ wages and benefits at a time of great economic uncertainty.

    By winning early, we are positioned to fully marshal our Union’s resources for our next huge challenge—taking back power in the 2026 midterm elections. So much is at stake: our voting and civil rights, the rights of workers to form and join unions, the future of Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare, and protecting healthcare jobs and services from cuts. These are fights we can—and will—win, and the 1199 retirees who led the historic struggles in decades past continue to be our daily inspiration.

    THIS SECTION IS PAID FOR BY 1199SEIU UNITED HEALTHCARE WORKERS EAST


    ¡Victoria en el contrato con la League!
    Próximamente llegarán los bonos de pensión del 4%

    By 1199SEIU President Yvonne Armstrong

    1199SEIU es el sindicato poderoso que somos hoy en gran parte gracias al legado de nuestros miembros jubilados, quienes encabezaron luchas pioneras durante muchas décadas que elevaron a generaciones de trabajadores de la salud, nuestras familias, pacientes y comunidades.

    Hoy, los estándares por los que luchamos durante tanto tiempo y con tanto esfuerzo están bajo amenaza, en gran parte debido a los recortes sin precedentes a Medicaid promulgados por la Administración Trump en su “Big Ugly Bill”. Pero a pesar de estos fuertes desafíos, me enorgullece informar que, en la madrugada del 30 de junio, después de casi 24 horas de negociaciones continuas con la League of Voluntary Hospitals and Homes of New York, ¡logramos un acuerdo contractual!

    Este acuerdo, una vez más, asegura los estándares más altos para los trabajadores de la salud en Estados Unidos. Reconoce las contribuciones esenciales de nuestros miembros y garantiza beneficios y protecciones que nuestro movimiento laboral se esfuerza por lograr para toda persona trabajadora: excelente seguro médico sin costo, sólidos beneficios de cuidado infantil y educación, verdadera seguridad laboral, aumentos garantizados y un plan de pensión de beneficio definido que permite a los trabajadores jubilarse con dignidad.

    Estoy sumamente orgullosa de nuestro comité de negociación de base, que impulsó este proceso durante muchos días y noches largos, tomando decisiones de manera colectiva y democrática en cada paso del camino. Este comité contó con el respaldo de miles de miembros de 1199 que ejercieron su poder en sus instituciones y tomaron acción en las calles para ganar nuestras demandas.

    Es importante destacar que contamos con líderes de la División de Jubilados de 1199 durante todo el proceso, y quiero reconocer especialmente a Jacynthe Stewart y Howard Hall, quienes nos mantuvieron motivados y aportaron sus décadas de experiencia en organización y negociación, al mismo tiempo que se aseguraron de que los jubilados tuvieran una voz fuerte en la mesa de negociación.

    Nuestro equipo de negociación dejó muy claro a la gerencia que nunca aceptaríamos un contrato que dejara fuera a los jubilados. Por sólida que sea nuestra pensión, sabemos que la crisis actual de asequibilidad afecta el bolsillo de cada jubilado.

    Logramos, en el primer año de nuestro contrato, un bono equivalente al 4% para los jubilados. Esto representa el bono de pensión más sólido que hemos logrado en varios ciclos contractuales, superando el 3% de 2021, el 3% de 2018, el pago único de $600 en 2014 y la ausencia de cualquier bono en 2009 durante la Gran Recesión. Este bono del 4% se pagará a más tardar el 18 de diciembre de 2026.

    Otro logro importante en este contrato es que, por primera vez en décadas, estamos estableciendo un nuevo fondo laboral-gerencial: un Fondo de Defensa Legal de Inmigración de $2 millones para apoyar a los miembros inmigrantes que enfrentan cambios en su estatus laboral. A la luz de la decisión de la Corte Suprema de poner fin al Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS) para Haití y otros países, lo cual afecta a muchos miembros y sus familias, este apoyo no podría llegar en mejor momento.

    Fuimos intencionales al lograr un contrato excelente para fines de junio, mucho antes de su vencimiento a finales de septiembre. Sabíamos que necesitábamos hacerlo para asegurar el bono para jubilados y proteger los salarios y beneficios de los miembros en un momento de gran incertidumbre económica.

    Al ganar temprano, estamos en posición de movilizar plenamente los recursos de nuestro sindicato para nuestro próximo gran desafío: recuperar el poder en las elecciones de medio término de 2026. Hay muchísimo en juego: nuestros derechos civiles y de voto, los derechos de los trabajadores a formar y afiliarse a sindicatos, el futuro del Seguro Social, Medicaid y Medicare, y la protección de los empleos y servicios de salud frente a los recortes. Estas son luchas que podemos ganar —y que ganaremos—, y los jubilados de 1199 que encabezaron las luchas históricas de décadas pasadas siguen siendo nuestra inspiración diaria.

    ESTA SECCIÓN LA FINANCIA 1199SEIU UNITED HEALTHCARE WORKERS EAST

  • Healthy Habits Daily Checklist

    Healthy Habits Daily Checklist

    Healthy Habits Daily Checklist

    • Drink water (the amount should be based on your weight, activity level and environment)
    • Move your body for 30 minutes
    • Eat fruits and vegetables at every meal
    • Practice self-care
    • Get 7 to 9 hours of sleep
  • A Message from Rossmery Dais

    A Message from Rossmery Dais

    A Message from Rossmery Dais

    Message from CCC-Presidient - Rossmery DaisDear Friends:

    For more than 30 years, the 1199SEIU Child Care Funds and the 1199SEIU/Employer Child Care Corporation have supported more than 460,000 children and families of essential healthcare workers and the broader community. As we enter our next quarter century, our commitment remains unwavering: to serve working families through nurturing, enriching child-care programs and trusted resources.

    We are excited to celebrate and share programmatic highlights from 2025 that reflect the passion and dedication of our amazing team. In this newsletter, you’ll read about the Youth Mentoring Program (YMP) closing ceremony, featuring keynote speaker Congresswoman Yvette Clarke of Brooklyn, who shared inspiring reflections—including her experience as one of YMP’s first program managers. Through the New York City-funded Summer Youth Employment Program, 84 WorkForce Program students gained valuable internship experience across a range of industries. More than 660 youth built friendships and resilience at our Anne Shore Sleep-Away Camp, while our youngest learners showcased their curiosity and creativity at the Future of America Learning Center’s annual science fair.

    On October 22, we proudly hosted our 18th Annual Care for Kids Gala. The theme, Bridges to the Future, perfectly captured the pathways our programs create for children and families. We were honored to recognize three extraordinary leaders: Amalgamated Bank and its President and CEO, Priscilla Sims Brown; Marilyn A. Fraser, MD, CEO of the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health; and Tomas Ramos, Founder, President and CEO of the Oyate Group. Together, these honorees exemplify leadership in social justice, public health, education and youth development. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we raised over $300,000 for our programs. We are deeply grateful to our donors and to our corporate sponsor, Aetna, for its unwavering partnership.

    I look forward to the continued programs, partnerships and resources—and most importantly, the peace of mind—that our Child Care team provides to working families every day.

    All the best,

    Rossmery Dais
    Executive Director, 1199SEIU Child Care Funds
    President, 1199SEIU/Employer Child Care Corporation