Zucker RNs: Join 1199 Nurses Across New York & Long Island!*^
ANNE MOSS, RN, BSN, PHELPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, NORTHWELL
“As part of 1199, we can finally realize principles like nurse self-governance in action. Anyone who genuinely values patient outcomes agrees that a united and stronger bedside nurse voice will improve patient safety, safe staffing ratios, fairness, and other goals we all share at Phelps.”
LIZA KOZMA, RN, GARNET HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
“Having been part of 1199 since 1987 has given nurses the ability to have a seat at the table, a true voice not only during negotiations but with our labor relations and labor management committees and through staffing committee legislation discussions. Management and nurses make collaborative decisions across the spectrum.”
CAROLYN WALKES, RN, ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL HOSPITAL
“An 1199 member for 34 years and mother of 4, I never paid a copay for medication or medical services. One child had a major surgery that cost greater than $40,000 and I did not pay any out-of-pocket cost.”
JESSICA CECCONELLO, RN, BSN, BON SECOURS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
“Because of our union, when units closed in my hospital, our contract ensured that I was placed in a new unit on the same shift with the same amount of hours instead of losing my job.”
JOYCE AUSTIN, RN-MSN, SILVER CREST CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION
“The 1199 Training Fund paid for my master's in nursing—Nurse Practitioner.”
JEAN RAYMOND AMAZAN, RN, NY-PRESBYTERIAN QUEENS
“Our union protects us from having to receive too many patients at a time. Our nurse-to-patient ratio is determined in our contract.”
EDUARD KANDOV, PSYCH NP, JAMAICA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
“My children were able to go to summer camp because of the Childcare Fund. I love our union to the extent that I became a delegate myself!”
DEBRA FRIEDLAND, RN RETIREE, ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL HOSPITAL
“As an 1199 RN retiree I have a defined pension benefit which is very uncommon in any industry today. This means I receive a set amount of money on a monthly basis regardless of how the economy and market are performing. This allows me to enjoy my retirement without financial stress. Thank you 1199!”
JOIN US✓ VOTE YES!
WAYNE BASSEY, RN, STONY BROOK EASTERN LONG ISLAND HOSPITAL
“My last contract raises of 7, 6, and 5 percentages ensures that I don’t have to leave what I love to do at the bedside to be a high earner in nursing.”
LORRAINE MERCADO, RN RETIREE, SOUTH OAKS HOSPITAL, NORTHWELL
“Joining the 1199 family means our jobs and our futures are secure. I can fully enjoy my retirement with my great pension and retiree healthcare.”
KATIE ORTIZ, RN, ICU, SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL
“Our incredible benefits keep us at work and ensure that we are healthy and happy.”
DONNA ORTIZ, RN, MONTEFIORE
“We fought for our contract and brought many opportunities to our nurses like no-cost education, training, and education days with pay. We are able to gain knowledge in our profession. None of this would be possible without our union and support.”
Now is the time! VOTE YES!
So we can join our colleagues across the Northwell Health System who are already members of 1199SEIU and 10,000 RNs across New York and Long Island.
AN NLRB-CONDUCTED ELECTION WILL BE ON:
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
6:30am-8:30am,12pm to 2pm & 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Basement Conference Room, BHP Building
75-59 263 Street, Glen Oaks, NY 11004
By voting ‘YES’ to unite, we can negotiate a contract that may include:
✓Healthcare with no co-premium
✓ A union pension with yearly payouts
✓Retiree healthcare
✓Competitive raises with regular raises historically
✓Discounts on childcare, including daycare
✓Holiday pay differential, including Juneteenth
✓ A voice in staffing
✓Training and education opportunities
*These quotes are from 1199 nurses expressing their opinions.
^Zucker Hillside Hospital has not verified the accuracy of these statements.