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 14, 2024
1199 RNs at Mount Sinai Queens attended the annual Damayan health fair on May 11, offering free health screenings in honor of Asian-American…
Jun 14, 2024
On May 15th, nearly 300 members united for the annual Healthcare and Homecare Worker Advocacy Day, where member leaders from across the…
Jun 14, 2024
As the political season ramps up, first-time member political organizer Ida Davis, a delegate from the University of Maryland Capital Region…
Jun 14, 2024
In the two years since the U.S. Supreme Court decision to eliminate the constitutional right to abortion, the majority of states have…
Jun 14, 2024
The annual celebration during Nurses Week to honor the most committed to the profession.
Jun 14, 2024
Thousands of union members converge on Philadelphia for the quadrennial SEIU Convention.
Jun 14, 2024
Members in New York worked hard throughout the winter and early spring to keep up a steady drumbeat of emails, calls, rallies and lobby…
Jun 14, 2024
An 1199er for three decades charts her path to discovering that the key to leading is being able to listen to others.
Jun 14, 2024
How members are taking their case to Albany to increase access to Creative Arts Therapies.
Jun 14, 2024
The mission statement of 1199’s constitution reads as follows: “We are determined to protect and advance the lives of our members—not only…
Jun 13, 2024
Nursing Home Workers at Schoellkopf Health Center in Niagara Falls won wage increases ranging from 11%-34%, increased employer contributions…
Jun 13, 2024
Wage Increases & Improvements Under Tentative Agreement Aim to Narrow Gap In Area Standard Wages & Benefits For Rural Caregivers Doing Same…
Jun 12, 2024
Absolut Care/RCA Management came to the table with some movement on Wednesday.
Jun 9, 2024
Nursing Home Workers at Schoellkopf Health Center in Niagara Falls quickly reach 1-year Tentative Agreement while rural nursing home workers…
Jun 7, 2024
1199SEIU filed three Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) Board Charges To Date Against For-Profit Nursing Home Chain alleging threats of retaliation…
Jun 4, 2024
More than 300 healthcare workers at the four nursing homes in Allegany, Westfield, Orchard Park & East Aurora owned and operated by members…
Jun 3, 2024
Union members working at the outdated Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk continued to provide the best care under difficult conditions.…
May 30, 2024
Over 900 Caregivers Standing Together Are More Powerful Than Any Of Us Standing Alone
May 23, 2024
Workers Demand the Walgreens Backed Company Begin Contract Negotiations