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.
Apr 12, 2024
Jennifer Parker, a longtime and active 1199SEIU Florida member-leader recently authored an editorial published in The Orlando Sentinel that…
Apr 11, 2024
Governor’s Budget Cuts Would Deepen NY's Homecare Worker Shortage and Force Disabled Children & Seniors Out of their Homes and into…
Apr 9, 2024
US Senate Candidate Andy Kim expresses support for NJ nurses as they fight for better jobs and improved patient staffing for their…
Apr 9, 2024
More than 300 healthcare workers at Living Legends Network facilities in Westfield, East Aurora and Allegany will hold informational pickets…
Apr 3, 2024
More than 300 healthcare workers at Living Legends Network facilities in Westfield, East Aurora and Allegany will hold informational pickets…
Apr 3, 2024
Early voting begins Thursday, May 2 and ends Thursday, May 9. Election Day is Tuesday, May 14. Maryland voters can also vote by mail.
Apr 2, 2024
Like most years in Florida, the 2024 state legislative session was a mix of good, but also bad and ugly. Committed leaders and advocates…
Apr 1, 2024
The Florida Supreme Court made a sound decision today, affirming that Amendment 4 clearly satisfies the requirements for placement on the…
Mar 22, 2024
Thousands of New York healthcare workers, faith leaders and legislators filled the streets in seven major cities across New York State to…
Mar 21, 2024
Get ready to join the largest statewide march of healthcare workers in a generation.
Mar 20, 2024
1199SEIU stands behind the leadership of Senator Chuck Schumer in his call for new elections in Israel.
Mar 19, 2024
Professional Home Care Workers Among Growing Local and National Trend As Workers Join Labor Unions To Demand Improvements In Their Workplace
Mar 18, 2024
New York State Department of Health delays funding for new modern hospital in Northern Chautauqua County for over 7 years while hospital…
Mar 15, 2024
Home care consumers accompanied by their personal care assistants joined legislators and local officials in Yonkers earlier today to urge…
Mar 14, 2024
New York State Department of Health delays funding for new modern hospital in Northern Chautauqua County for over 7 years while hospital…
Mar 14, 2024
Workers seek to advance equity and ensure the community’s continued access to high quality healthcare
Mar 6, 2024
Home care workers–thousands facing $3/hour wage cuts under Gov. Hochul’s budget–demanded the state stop wasteful spending & reinvest in care
Feb 29, 2024
New York State Department of Health delays funding for new modern micro-hospital in Northern Chautauqua County for over 7 years while…
Feb 22, 2024
As the 2024 Florida Legislative Session moves into its final stages, caregivers with 1199SEIU continue to strongly advocate for bills that…