In the fall of 2024, Women and Infants Hosptial workers united in a successful union contract campaign to win a dramatic improvement in Education & Tuition Benefits at the W&I Hospital. Beginning in January of 2025, WIH workers will now have FULL access to the 1199 Training Fund including but not limited to these key improvements:

• Tuition and course fees are reimbursable up to $4,000 each semester
• For up to 3 semesters per year (January to December)
• For a possible maximum Tuition Reimbursement of $12,000 per year per member
• NO PRORATION for Part Time or Per Diem positions
• Reimbursable Course fees include registration for conferences, workshops, seminars, and other certificate programs specifically related to your continuing education in technical, professional, therapeutic, and other areas of healthcare
• Many non-healthcare related fields also eligible
• Up to $500 for a one-time purchase of a computer until 12/31/2025 only
• Required course books covered 100%
• Required course uniforms or other materials covered 100%

Prior to 2025 WIH 1199 NE members had to apply to CNE-WIH's employer Education benefit before accessing these benefits.  Many found the prior application process challenging or confusing.  The 1199 NE Training Fund application process is simple and easy.  Click below to apply online or apply through the personalized link the Fund has texted to members.  Want to opt INTO texting for helpful Educational benefit updates? Call us or email us.

Want more information?

Click on the “Learn More” links below to find out about employee eligible requirements, Tuition Reimbursement Policy and Reimbursement Requirements.

If you need extra motivation to use your benefits, please read the beautiful testimonial from Claudia Pacheco below, and in the newsletter. She took advantage of her benefits and the many resources available from her 1199 benefits to successfully attain her educational goals.

Please feel free to contact Lorina Harte, Rhode Island Director anytime via phone/text (401) 474-4001 or email LHarte@1199trainingfund.org"