What does 1199 SEIU stand for?

Service Employees International Union
We are affiliated with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) which has over 2 million members and is the largest labor union in North America. Website Industries Hospital & Health Care. Company size 501-1000 employees.

Is Boston Medical Center unionized?

Media Center Note: Approximately 2,500 Boston Medical Center employees in a wide range of job titles – including service, clerical, technical, and nurses – are members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East. 1199SEIU is part of the 2.1 million member Service Employees International Union.

How do you become a union member of 1199?

How to Join

Two forms of ID (primary and secondary)
Name, address and telephone number of your place of employment.
You must have a valid government state ID to apply for membership online. If you have a different type of valid ID you will need to come to our branch to apply for membership.

What is 1199 group number?

(646) 473-9200
Or call Member Services at (646) 473-9200.

What is the purpose of SEIU?

We are the Service Employees International Union, an organization of more than one million members united by the belief in the dignity and worth of workers and the services they provide and dedicated to improving the lives of workers and their families and creating a more just and humane society.

What type of insurance is 1199SEIU?

More than 200,000 members of 1199SEIU have won comprehensive healthcare coverage — hospitalization, doctors’ visits, dental and vision care, prescription drugs, etc. — with no or minimal out-of-pocket expenses for themselves and their families. In all, the benefit covers more than 450,000 lives.

What is 1199 Job Security Fund?

The 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds (TEF) provide services to eligible 1199SEIU members in three basic categories: Training and Education — classes, workshops, programs and assistance for healthcare workers seeking to advance their careers.

Does 1199 have a credit union?

1199 SEIU Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial coop offering financial services to their membership. Joining the credit union will allow you to access savings, loans, and much more. Contact 1199 SEIU FCU at (212) 957-1055 for more information.

How do I know if I qualify for 1199?

1199SEIU National Benefit Fund Members are generally eligible for benefits after they have been working for a contributing employer for 90 days or more, and the employer has made contributions to the Fund for 30 days or more. If you have questions about your eligibility, call the Fund at (646) 473-9200.