1199SEIU United HealthCare Workers East v. PSC Community Services

**Union Sues Healthcare Employer Over Unpaid Wages** This case involved a dispute between 1199SEIU United HealthCare Workers East union and PSC Community Services, a healthcare employer. The union filed a lawsuit claiming that PSC Community Services engaged in wage theft - meaning they failed to properly pay workers what they were legally owed under employment laws. The specific details of what wages were allegedly unpaid are not clear from the available information, but wage theft cases typically involve issues like unpaid overtime, missed meal breaks, or failure to pay minimum wage. The case was filed in federal court in New York's Southern District in February 2021. The court's final decision and outcome are not yet known, as this appears to be an ongoing legal matter. **What This Means for Workers:** This case shows that unions continue to actively fight for workers' wage rights through the court system. When employers don't pay what they owe, workers - especially those represented by unions - have legal options to recover their money. Healthcare workers, who provide essential services, deserve to be paid properly and on time. If you believe your employer has withheld wages you've earned, consider speaking with your union representative or an employment attorney about your rights.