Northwell Lab Workers Say: Join Us, We’re Stronger Together!
After we won our union in December 2023, Northwell Health Laboratories-Littleneck Parkway workers are now making progress towards a strong first contract that guarantees access to the same high-quality benefits enjoyed by our peers across Northwell—including the 1199 Pension and Healthcare Funds. Join us at the negotiations table!
“After we voted yes by a landslide, we carried that momentum into our negotiations with Northwell. Less than six months later, we have made real progress towards a contract that includes the 1199 Pension and Healthcare funds: the strongest retirement security you can get, and free family health coverage. Now, it’s your turn to fight—and win.”
—Jesse McDade, Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Northwell Health Laboratories (Littleneck-Parkway)
“Being overworked prevents us from precisely analyzing patient specimens. That’s why we are working on contract proposals to address staffing, including a Staffing Committee. With a real say in decision-making as 1199 members, we can hold Northwell accountable to build a more manageable working environment.”
—Nicole Eichel, Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Northwell Health Laboratories (Littleneck-Parkway)
WHY WE VOTED YES:
“We deserve this!”
Jianying Weng, CLT (right)
“United, we can improve our working conditions.”
Yvonne Wang, Clinical Laboratory Technologist (CLT) (left)
“I want to join 1199 to win better health insurance and a pension.”
Yi He, CLT
“I am voting yes to join 1199SEIU to have a united voice in our workplace and for the strength to win quality, affordable healthcare for our families.”
Vanessa Soto, Clinical Lab Technologist
“I am so excited to come together to win greater rights, benefits, and voice on the job, as workers who work so hard for our patients.”
Chloe Mercedes, CLT (Right)
“I am voting yes because I know that as an 1199 member, I will have greater support as I embark on life as a new grad. Uniting in 1199 will help all of us secure our futures and gain a strong voice on the job, no matter our title!”
Tiffany Lloyd
“We need to form a union to make sure we have a say in changes to our benefits.”
Sujith John, Techhnologist
“For a secure future!”
Sabrina Singh, Technologist
"I want to join 1199 because I want to protect my own rights."
Sam Mui Po, Technologist
“I’m voting for 1199 to secure my future.”
Okan Tule, Clinical Lab Technologist
“Pension, Insurance, Job Security.”
Raquel Juhaiz, Technologist
“We need a union to ensure that our quality of life is sustainable in the future. We need a pension!!”
Miranda Francés, CLT
“I want a better future for my family.”
Mary Fung, Technologist (Right)
“I want to be part of the union because of the job security and the collective power that provides to employees.”
Mely Cabrera, CLT (left)
“I look forward to a better future in our union, where we can achieve the benefits that will bring security to all of us and our families.”
Milton Villagomer, CLT
“In our union, we can improve our jobs and have the voice we deserve in our workplace, when we all work so hard for our patients.”
Mark Mallari, Lab Tech
"I would like to form a union to protect my future and family. Together, we can fight to win great benefits, like quality healthcare."
Mei Sze Lai, CLT (left)
“We need to advocate for fair working conditions and fair wages.”
Luisa Gonzalez, Laboratory Support Associate (LSA)
“I am voting for 1199 to have a voice and to take better care of my family.”
Mahmudur Khan, Clinical Lab Tech
“We can fight for each other with the strength of 1199 behind us.”
Jodi Ann Small, CLT (Left)
“I want to join 1199 to achieve long term benefits and be in community with healthcare workers like us united to help each other out.”
Jessuly Diaz, Lab Technician
“I want to fight for my right!”
Jingjing Lin, Technologist (left)
“Strong, unified labor unions are the greatest force for change in workers rights. Unity is power.”
Jesse Mcdade, Clinical Lab Technologist
“Winning a pension will take coming together in strength and unity.”
Jeffery Guillaume, LSA
“I am voting yes so we can have the strength to improve our benefits, increase fairness in our work environment, achieve greater job security, and win a better future for our families.”
Ingrid Frangos, Technologist
“As a former 1199 member of 21 years, I know that forming our union at Northwell Health Labs is one step towards a better future.”
Herlinde K Martinez Fanizza (Left)
“Together, we can fight to win better health insurance and so much more.” Herold Valentin, Laboratory Technician
“I am voting YES because united in 1199 we can fight to win better job security and stability, better terms and conditions, and a pension.”
Emily Pagan, Technologist
“I’m voting for 1199 so we can have a less stressful work environment.” Gabriel Gomez, Technologist
“We, not me.” Dana Sims, Technologist
“I know that together in the power of our union we can get management to come to the table around the issues that matter to all of us.”
Dipabrata Bhatterny, MLT
“I love my career. With real job security, I can protect it. I want to retire with dignity. With a pension, I can do that.”
Chavelle Johnson, CLT (Right)
“We can only win a pension and improve our benefits by standing together. United we stand, divided we fall!”
Chantal Pluvose, CLT
“We all love and are proud of our work. We should have a say in how it’s done.”
Ana Davy King, Technologist
“We need to form a union to make sure we have a say in the changes that affect our benefits.”
Carlos C. Rosales, Technologist
“Not just me, us! That’s what it means to vote yes.”
Alias Baby, LSA
“Let’s take hold of our future”
Alhassan Jallon, Technologist
“Advocating for ourselves makes a difference every time. That’s what uniting in 1199 is all about.”
Alhassan Jallon, Technologist (right)
We need a union to ensure that our quality of life is sustainable in the future. We need a pension!! Miranda Frances, CLT (right)
“I want a better future for myself and for all of us.”
Mykuh Apilan, CLT (Left)
