The Upstate/WNY Division of 1199SEIU is the voice of healthcare employees in western, central, and northern New York State. The region includes more than 23,000 workers at 29 hospitals, 70 long-term care facilities and clinics, a home care agency, a physicians practice, and a business clerical group. Members of 1199SEIU's Upstate/WNY division work in 26 counties throughout Upstate New York, from the Adirondacks to Niagara Falls, and include registered nurses, hospital workers, professionals, nursing home workers, and home care.
Jun 30, 2023
The three-year contract will make 1199 members the highest-paid nurses in Boston
Jun 28, 2023
Agreement Makes Strong Progress In Solving Healthcare Staffing Crisis Across State
Jun 23, 2023
Federal Mediator joined talks between 1199SEIU & Absolut Care as workers demand competitive contract that protects wages and benefits.…
Jun 20, 2023
PPFA’s “National Office Transformation” pushes out some of the movement’s most valued staff and brightest minds
Jun 20, 2023
The caregivers, members and staff of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East mourn the loss of Mike Williams, president of AFL-CIO Florida,…
Jun 16, 2023
The only way to fight industry consolidation is by bringing nursing home members together in one union.
Jun 16, 2023
Sustained pressure finally forced Governor Hochul to reverse some of her planned cuts.
Jun 16, 2023
He marched shoulder-to-shoulder with us throughout his life.
Jun 16, 2023
Contracts at the Greater New York and Group of 65 nursing homes are being reopened.
Jun 16, 2023
1199 Expands Membership in Upstate New York
Jun 16, 2023
Nuvance healthcare members raise their voices.
Jun 16, 2023
Farewell to our friend and comrade Harry Belafonte. May you rest in power.
Jun 14, 2023
Dozens of your coworkers traveled to Tallahassee to meet with legislators to help build support for legislation that will respect, protect,…
Jun 8, 2023
Caregivers say lack of competitive wages from Bronx-based Centers Health Care contribute to chronic low staffing levels. Service workers…