General Info

EIU United Healthcare Workers East, also known as 1199 Service Employees International Union United Healthcare Workers East, is one of the largest local health care unions worldwide. It represents more than 300,000 members and retirees in New York, Maryland, Massachusetts and the District of Columbia. 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East works for the home care, hospital and nursing home sectors, as well as pharmacies, drug stores and freestanding clinics. It handles issues related to discrimination, justice for immigrants, daily living wages and employee satisfaction. The union works to ensure workers and patients safety and health care needs. 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East maintains a location in Dorchester, Mass.