With the goal of saving lives in mind, 1199ers came together in Bay Shore Long Island on November 21 for the 1199SEIU Community Blood Drive in honor of the former 1199SEIU President, Leon Davis whose birthday fell on the same day. Read More
In the first of its kind, home health aides win historic 3-year agreement with Schofield Residence near Buffalo. Read More
1199ers came together on a rainy Saturday morning in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, for the Panamanian Day Parade on October 7, celebrating the nation's independence on the last weekend of Hispanic Heritage Month. Read More
Registered Nurse Tonya Moore not only provides quality care to patients in UHealth Tower’s 11 South oncology department, but she also crochets hats, blankets and scarves for those who could use a thoughtful gift to help lift up their spirits. Read More
After months of protracted bargaining, 1199 members at Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home in Gloversville, NY, voted to strike. But negotiations throughout the night finally led to a tentative agreement, which averted the planned strike action, and a new contract was ratified on November 22. Read More
Medicaid reimbursement policy is a racial justice issue. Read More
Members raise awareness about the importance of early detection in saving lives Read More
Telling our stories is crucial to advancing worker-friendly policies. Read More
The Executive Council of 1199SEIU, the highest elected body of the union, releases the following statement: Read More
More than 1,200 Union Workers walked at strike at the largest private sector employer in Upstate New York to demand a living wage and quality comprehensive benefits to help retain and recruit more workers and to uplift some workers out of poverty. Read More
Workers seek a voice in their workplace and a living wage to boost recruitment and retention efforts at the community center Read More
Caregivers & service workers demand living wage and quality comprehensive benefits to help retain and recruit more workers at largest private sector employer in state and to uplift some workers out of poverty Read More
Unions Representing Patient Caregivers and Service Workers at URMC Issue 10-Day Notice For Strike At Largest Private Sector Employer in Upstate New York Read More
Senator Sean Ryan and Assemblymember William Conrad joined workers calling for fair settlement from the employer and adequate Medicaid reimbursements from the state. Read More
Caregivers are fighting for competitive wages from non-profit nursing home to recruit and retain more permanent staff to care for residents. Read More
1199SEIU Delivered 10-Day Notice To Schofield Residence Administrators Last Week To Hold Informational Picket Outside Kenmore Facility Read More
After months of protracted bargaining, healthcare workers at Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home, members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, ratified a new contract agreement. Read More
99% of voting members authorize a strike lasting up to 2 days. Unions and management set to resume negotiations on November 28 as labor tensions escalate, URMC has an uptick in workers seeking union rights. Read More
Negotiations end abruptly today as NYS Senator Brouk urges leaders to avoid strike. Read More
National Apprenticeship Week Highlights Critical Need Read More
