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
1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East released the following statement in response to today’s decision by the Board of Trustees of One Brooklyn Health (OBH) to appoint an Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO): Read More
1199SEIU supports the passage of An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care in the House Read More
Contract covering 1,800+ union workers expired last month escalating labor tensions at sixth largest employer in the state. Read More
Contract covering 1,800+ union workers expired last month escalating labor tensions at sixth largest employer in the state. Read More
“Our union of Florida healthcare workers are very proud of Ohio voters who have protected women’s reproductive rights and told partisan politicians to stay out of out of our very personal healthcare decisions. Read More
Negotiations Set to Resume Thursday With Federal Mediator At Bargaining Table Read More
New York State Assemblymember Meeks Calls on URMC To Settle Fair Agreement Read More
Registered Nurse Tonya Moore touches her patients in many ways. In addition to providing quality care to patients in UHealth Tower’s 11 South oncology department, Moore crochets hats, blankets and scarves for those who could use a thoughtful gift to help lift up their spirits. Read More
