George Gresham, PhD, is the president of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, the nation’s largest health care union. Under his leadership, 1199SEIU has secured industry-leading job and benefit standards for health care workers and positioned the Union as a major force for advancing progressive causes throughout New York and nationally. He began his career in the housekeeping department at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, and over four decades has held nearly every position in the Union, from member delegate to president, a title which he has had since 2007.
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