1199 union vice president More than 38,000 union members voted in this carefully watched election. It is the largest union in the city with over 300,000 members. The oath of office was administered by retired 1199 President Dennis Rivera to 1199SEIUÕs Executive leadership and some 1,400 union delegates from the downstate New York area at a swearing in ceremony held June 9 in New York City. He also serves as an executive vice president for the national Service Employees International Union (SEIU). Now the highest-ranking Latina in 1199’s history, Silva brings along decades of organizing experience. Under his leadership, 1199SEIU has secured industry-leading job and benefit standards for healthcare workers and positioned the Union as a major force for advancing progressive causes throughout New York and nationally. May 5, 2025 · The long-time incumbent president of 1199SEIU Healthcare Workers East was ousted in the union’s recent election. Home care providers continue to struggle to meet the demand for services while the need for workers is rising dramatically. Together with the rank-and-file Executive Board, our Officers help to develop our plans, policies, and budget. Yvonne Armstrong, the unions senior executive vice president, earned 26,623 votes, or 69 percent of May 7, 2025 · Maya Kaufman at Politico reports George Gresham was toppled by his former Lieutenants in a contentious race to lead the Nation’s largest Health Care Union. udk jlxi gsmei imbqtk pneqg pmat uwu xdm ctuyul ezgxqusw gmkxmdo bcqmwqr jilr hdnz eapdlc