NEW YORK’S UNION FOR CAREGIVERS
A strong CDPAP program starts with caregivers and consumers having a voice. That’s why CDPAP caregivers are coming together in 1199SEIU, New York’s home care worker union.
WHO IS 1199SEIU?
1199SEIU is the strongest and fastest growing home care worker union in the country.
Represents 150,000+ homecare and consumer-directed care workers.
75,000 NY home care workers have already won secure wages and benefits in union contracts.
Part of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), with over 775,000 home care members nationwide
WHY JOIN 1199SEIU?
When caregivers join together in a union, we can win real improvements for ourselves & our consumers. 1199SEIU NY home care members have fought for and won:
Better Wages and Benefits
1199SEIU home care members won regular raises and healthcare coverage by taking action to strengthen Medicaid. Between 2022 and 2026, our wages increased by $3.45/hr for caregivers outside NYC, Westchester and Long Island and $2.65/hr for everyone else.
Respect and a Voice
1199SEIU home care members have spent years fighting for fair pay and better working conditions. With over 200,000 CDPAP workers in NY, our collective voice can be even stronger.
Educational Opportunities
As part of 1199SEIU, CDPAP caregivers can access:
Educational opportunities including Basic Life Support Certification, Nutrition and Diabetes & more
Tuition support for higher education in healthcare
Protecting Medicaid
1199SEIU healthcare and home care workers take action to protect and expand Medicaid coverage, which protects our consumers and our jobs.