Worker Rights
Protecting and advancing labor rights for nurses, technologists, therapists, and healthcare support staff through collective action
Labor union representing over 30,000 healthcare workers across Washington state
About Organization
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW is a labor union that represents and advocates for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, technologists, mental health clinicians, therapists, certified nursing assistants, and other healthcare workers throughout Washington. Based in Kent, WA, the organization operates with 214 employees and reported $27.8 million in revenue for 2024. Founded in 1985, the union works to protect workers' rights and improve healthcare standards.
Worker Rights
Protecting and advancing labor rights for nurses, technologists, therapists, and healthcare support staff through collective action
Healthcare Quality
Advocating for policies and practices that improve patient care standards and healthcare system accessibility
Fair Compensation
Securing competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and safe working conditions for healthcare professionals across Washington
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2024)
$27.8M
+24.1% vs 2022
Expenses (2024)
$26.4M
+14.6% vs 2022
Assets (2024)
$27.0M
+12.3% vs 2022
Employees (2024)
214
-11.6% vs 2022
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,833,809 | $26,381,370 | $27,019,141 | 214 |
| 2022 | $22,425,693 | $23,022,119 | $24,055,325 | 242 |
| 2021 | $24,881,812 | $21,027,161 | $19,998,402 | 197 |
| 2020 | $22,496,986 | $22,397,834 | $16,183,126 | 229 |
| 2019 | $22,785,877 | $21,393,682 | $16,051,605 | 284 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Build membership among healthcare workers across hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities statewide
Engage in collective bargaining with employers to secure fair wages and working conditions
Monitor contract compliance, file grievances, and represent workers in disputes with management
Campaign for healthcare policy improvements and stronger worker protections at state level
Services and programs offered by Seiu Healthcare 1199Nw
Negotiates contracts for healthcare workers covering wages, benefits, working conditions, and job security across Washington facilities
Represents healthcare workers in workplace disputes, grievances, and ensures enforcement of labor rights and contract terms
Provides training, education, and professional support for nurses, technologists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals
Advocates for policies that improve healthcare worker conditions, patient care standards, and healthcare system access
Meet the people behind Seiu Healthcare 1199Nw.
1985
1985
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW established to represent Washington healthcare workers
2019
2019
Organization reached 284 employees to support growing membership base
2021
2021
Revenue increased to $24.9 million reflecting expanded membership and operations
2024
2024
Achieved highest annual revenue of $27.8 million serving healthcare workers statewide
Board members, advisors, and key contributors
Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.
Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990
Total Reported (2024)
$3.6M
Highest Paid
$361K
Jane Hopkins
Compensated Officers
15
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Hopkins | President | $302,437 | $58,216 | $360,653 | 40 |
| Yolanda King-Lowe | Secretary/Tr | $261,761 | $51,619 | $313,380 | 40 |
| Casey Rukeyser | Executive Vi | $211,980 | $62,869 | $274,849 | 40 |
| Robin Wyss | Executive Vi | $204,288 | $61,622 | $265,910 | 40 |
| Ligaya Domingo | SR Racial Ju | $170,736 | $58,767 | $229,503 | 40 |
| Sabrina Kimm | Executive Vi | $171,405 | $56,288 | $227,693 | 40 |
| Efrain Velasco | SR Member PR | $158,528 | $54,199 | $212,727 | 40 |
| Flora Carson | General Coun | $165,940 | $46,253 | $212,193 | 40 |
| Eden Misgina | Co-Org Direc | $157,275 | $53,996 | $211,271 | 40 |
| Penelope Lowry | SR DIR Of Op | $165,712 | $45,160 | $210,872 | 40 |
| Han Nguyen | SR DIR Of Fi | $156,115 | $53,808 | $209,923 | 40 |
| Ronco Cole | Cba Represen | $163,110 | $46,414 | $209,524 | 40 |
| Elixabeth Dedrick | Staff Attorn | $155,562 | $53,718 | $209,280 | 40 |
| Edisa Cosic | Member Prog | $151,502 | $53,060 | $204,562 | 40 |
| Stacey Opiopio | SR Member PR | $156,115 | $44,660 | $200,775 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Hopkins | President | $182,010 | $35,196 | $217,206 | 40 |
| Ronco Cole | Cba Represen | $156,727 | $42,831 | $199,558 | 40 |
| Diane Sosne | President Em | $178,085 | $12,577 | $190,662 | 40 |
| Melissa Staples | Cba Represen | $137,564 | $47,293 | $184,857 | 40 |
| Elizabeth Scott | Organizer | $144,492 | $39,449 | $183,941 | 40 |
| Sabrina Kimm | Central & E | $130,827 | $46,200 | $177,027 | 40 |
| Casey Rukeyser | Executive Vi | $132,175 | $44,121 | $176,296 | 40 |
| Ligaya Domingo | DIR Racial J | $127,106 | $47,754 | $174,860 | 40 |
| Robin Wyss | Executive Vi | $132,175 | $42,479 | $174,654 | 40 |
| Carson Flora | General Coun | $135,407 | $38,922 | $174,329 | 40 |
| Yolanda King-Lowe | Secretary/Tr | $145,577 | $20,670 | $166,247 | 40 |
| Delores Prescott | Executive Bo | $50,413 | — | $50,413 | 20 |
| Tricia Jenkins | Member Organ | $48,306 | — | $48,306 | 10 |
| Gloria Martin | Executive Bo | $42,707 | — | $42,707 | 20 |
| Carol Lightle | Vice Preside | $36,197 | — | $36,197 | 20 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diane Sosne | President | $171,636 | $41,879 | $213,515 | 40 |
| Ronco Cole | Cba Represen | $153,183 | $39,000 | $192,183 | 40 |
| Melissa Staples | Cba Represen | $140,524 | $45,863 | $186,387 | 40 |
| Casey Rukeyser | Executive Vi | $136,559 | $36,511 | $173,070 | 40 |
| Jane Hopkins | Executive Vi | $140,505 | $29,274 | $169,779 | 40 |
| Carson Flora | General Coun | $130,272 | $36,443 | $166,715 | 40 |
| Ligaya Domingo | DIR Of Rac J | $122,244 | $43,080 | $165,324 | 40 |
| Robin Wyss | Secretary/Tr | $127,144 | $36,461 | $163,605 | 40 |
| Teresa Tobin | New Organizi | $130,159 | $27,664 | $157,823 | 40 |
| Felicia Silva | Execuive Boa | $60,834 | $25,385 | $86,219 | 40 |
| Fatima Lojewski | Executive Bo | $61,264 | $20,880 | $82,144 | 40 |
| Melissa Hawkins | Executive Bo | $50,596 | $12,815 | $63,411 | 40 |
| Lydia Kline | Executive Bo | $60,075 | — | $60,075 | 40 |
| Le'Nae Jackson | Executive Bo | $33,282 | $11,291 | $44,573 | 40 |
| Frederick Marcelo | Executive Bo | $31,056 | $12,990 | $44,046 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diane Sosne | President | $167,840 | $33,393 | $201,233 | 40 |
| Casey Rukeyser | Executive Vi | $138,027 | $45,592 | $183,619 | 40 |
| Christopher Lampkin | Political Di | $131,676 | $44,626 | $176,302 | 40 |
| Jane Hopkins | Executive Vi | $134,893 | $38,713 | $173,606 | 40 |
| Carson Flora | General Coun | $127,426 | $36,085 | $163,511 | 40 |
| Ligaya Domingo | Educational | $118,934 | $42,686 | $161,620 | 40 |
| Teresa Tobin | New Organizi | $132,796 | $28,100 | $160,896 | 40 |
| Robin Wyss | Secretary/Tr | $124,371 | $36,206 | $160,577 | 40 |
| Penelope Lowry | DIR Of Opera | $123,091 | $34,490 | $157,581 | 40 |
| Melissa Staples | Executive Bo | $120,841 | $28,174 | $149,015 | 40 |
| Darlene Johansen | Executive Bo | $79,299 | $15,784 | $95,083 | 40 |
| Ron Cole | Executive Bo | $77,883 | $9,119 | $87,002 | 40 |
| Carol Lightle | Executive Bo | $19,578 | — | $19,578 | 1 |
| Justin Penwell | Executive Bo | $14,765 | — | $14,765 | 1 |
| Fatima Lojewski | Executive Bo | $13,580 | — | $13,580 | 1 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diane Sosne | President | $162,823 | $32,515 | $195,338 | 40 |
| Jane Hopkins | Executive Vi | $131,672 | $44,277 | $175,949 | 40 |
| Casey Rukeyser | Executive Vi | $127,260 | $42,846 | $170,106 | 40 |
| Andra Votendahl | Cba Represen | $122,622 | $42,900 | $165,522 | 40 |
| Robin Wyss | Secretary/Tr | $120,643 | $42,599 | $163,242 | 40 |
| Teresa Tobin | New Organizi | $132,117 | $27,884 | $160,001 | 40 |
| Carson Flora | General Coun | $122,554 | $35,107 | $157,661 | 40 |
| Ligaya Domingo | Educational | $114,492 | $41,663 | $156,155 | 40 |
| Janine Baxter | Cba Represen | $125,217 | $30,135 | $155,352 | 40 |
| Ron Cole | Executive Bo | $90,589 | — | $90,589 | 1 |
| Tasha Glancy | Executive Bo | $71,263 | $18,622 | $89,885 | 40 |
| Justin Penwell | Executive Bo | $62,763 | — | $62,763 | 1 |
| Delores Prescott | Executive Bo | $31,712 | — | $31,712 | 1 |
| Darlene Johansen | Executive Bo | $20,635 | — | $20,635 | 1 |
| Linda Arkava | Organizer-In | $18,722 | — | $18,722 | 1 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.
People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns
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Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only
Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings
Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.