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.
May 10, 2024
A contingent of Florida nurse members from 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East will travel this week to New York City and join other top…
May 10, 2024
RN Guillermo Lopez was one of a handful of members from 1199SEIU who attended the two-day training hosted by SEIU, Service Employees…
May 10, 2024
The theme of this year’s National Nurses Week (May 6 – May 12) is "Nurses Make the Difference," honoring the incredible nurses who embody…
May 9, 2024
Nurse members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East joined a large contingent of union members, staff and family at a recent rally in…
May 9, 2024
As critical frontline caregivers, 1199SEIU Florida nurses have joined our union’s demands that Steward Health Care provide answers and…
May 6, 2024
Healthcare Workers Union Celebrates the Hard Work and Dedication of Area Nurses with a Fun-Filled Evening of Socializing & Shopping
May 6, 2024
Steward Healthcare’s declaration of Chapter 11 bankruptcy and its impact on the numerous communities currently served by the Steward-owned…
May 2, 2024
As a union of healthcare workers, many thousands of whom belong to the Haitian diaspora, we are appalled by the crisis gripping the country.…
May 2, 2024
Professional Home Care Workers Unique Group Among Growing Local and National Trend To Join A Union Will Begin Negotiations For Their First…
May 2, 2024
Members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East showed up in force at a recent rally in support of the Amendment 4 ballot initiative to…
May 1, 2024
‘Healthcare Heroes’ Demand a Greater Voice in Patient Care
Apr 29, 2024
Healthcare Workers and union members from across Western New York get out the vote in support of former Occupational Therapist, Tim Kennedy…
Apr 24, 2024
The caregivers of 1199SEIU express our heartfelt condolences to the family of Congressman Donald Payne, Jr., who led a life serving New…
Apr 23, 2024
“The Florida members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East applaud and appreciate the Biden-Harris Administration’s new national…
Apr 22, 2024
1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East has announced its endorsement of Rep. Andy Kim for US Senate.
Apr 19, 2024
The final budget agreement represents a significant improvement from Governor Hochul’sinitial proposal—which contained over $1 billion in…
Apr 18, 2024
Driven by their commitment to providing quality care for their patients, workers at two Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (“PPGNY”)…
Apr 18, 2024
Learn more about 1199SEIU's 2024 legislative victories for Maryland.
Apr 16, 2024
More than 100 long-term care workers from across Florida gathered in Orlando recently to accomplish one goal – prepare for contract…