AFSCME District 1199 - Hospital and Healthcare Employees

Organize and unite the workers within its jurisdiction regardless of gender, race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual preference, political belief or affliction; achieve higher wages, shorter hours, health and pension benefits, and improve working conditions; protect and advance the technical and professional status of its members; aid and encourage members to accrue greater knowledge and skill in the health care field; help achieve quality health care for all people regardless of economic status; educate workers in trade union principles; foster and extend democratic procedures in our country; and defend civil rights and liberties to abolish all forms of prejudice and discrimination, and to support and advocate legislation to promote these ends.