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.
Sep 5, 2023
Money in abandoned accounts is scheduled to be turned over to New York State.
Aug 31, 2023
1199SEIU to file NLRB charges over anti-union tactics; efforts to suppress majority women of color workforce at Upham's Corner Health Center
Aug 29, 2023
Elected officials to hold press conference to call on the NYS Department of Health to urgently use its power to appoint a temporary receiver…
Aug 28, 2023
“Members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East deeply mourn for the victims and families of the latest race-based murders carried out…
Aug 22, 2023
After being in place for the past two years, the collective bargaining agreement covering more than 1,800 service workers at Strong Memorial…
Aug 15, 2023
Cold Spring Hills Nursing Home Workers To Hold Vigil At NYS Department of Health in Central Islip
Aug 9, 2023
Every month, a coalition of hospital and nursing home workers meet to address issues impacting healthcare and our community. The most recent…
Aug 8, 2023
County and state elected officials, labor union leaders and community members will join the picket line to support nursing home workers,…
Aug 8, 2023
Caregivers at The Pines at Poughkeepsie are picketing to call on their employer to agree to a fair contract that will enhance jobs and…
Aug 4, 2023
After months of contract negotiations members of 1199SEIU Florida have won a favorable new contract with HCA.
Aug 4, 2023
Throughout the summer, healthcare workers have been joining lobby visits to tell elected officials they need to protect their freedom and…
Aug 4, 2023
Nursing home workers from across Florida gathered for a two-day 1199SEIU Summit. The event brought together union delegates and leaders to…
Aug 4, 2023
When a host of bad laws went into effect on July 1, a coalition of labor, advocates, community leaders and concerned citizens took to the…
Aug 4, 2023
The caregivers of 1199SEIU stand in unity with our nurse family at USW Local 4-200, on strike to protect quality care, improve staffing, and…
Aug 1, 2023
The healthcare workers of 1199SEIU deeply mourn the passing of our beloved lieutenant governor, Sheila Oliver.
Jul 25, 2023
Frontline workers seek union recognition to boost recruitment and retention efforts
Jul 21, 2023
In a major showing of healthcare worker solidarity, some four thousand 1199SEIU members, their families and community supporters will join…