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.
Aug 22, 2019
From city halls to statehouses to the nation’s capital, 1199SEIU members make sure that working people’s
voices are heard at every level of…
Aug 22, 2019
This fall, the 1199SEIU National Benefit Fund (NBF) is offering all 1199SEIU members a free, online
financial information series.
Aug 22, 2019
The 1199SEIU/Employer Child Care Corporation held its annual Pre-RN Lab Coat Ceremony on June 3 in the 1199 Cherkasky/Davis Penthouse. The…
Aug 22, 2019
The 1199SEIU Asian Pacific Islander (API) Caucus marked the end of Asian Pacific Heritage Month with a broad-ranging celebration held on May…
Aug 22, 2019
New York City celebrated the 62nd Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, June 5, and once again Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue morphed into a…
Aug 22, 2019
Throughout most of the northeast, June is LGBTQ Pride Month. And this year, with LGBTQ rights under attack by the current White House and…
Aug 22, 2019
Ever since the 2016 election, we’ve heard much regarding Russian interference. I have no new information about that, but I can tell you…
Aug 22, 2019
Today, Thursday, August 22, nursing home caregivers will be picketing at The Pines At Poughkeepsie Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation.…
Aug 21, 2019
New York Leaders Come Out in Support of AG James Lawsuit Against Trump Administration’s Public Charge Rule
Aug 20, 2019
First, I want to express my sincere appreciation for reelecting me as your Vice President. It’s an honor and a job I take seriously. As a…
Aug 19, 2019
New York, NY - 1199SEIU President George Gresham today released the following statement regarding the NYPD’s announcement of the firing of…
Aug 15, 2019
Healthcare workers with 1199SEIU recently announced they are throwing their enthusiastic support behind five candidates for Boston City…
Aug 7, 2019
The 1,000 members who work as Researchers, Clerical, Library and Technical staff at Columbia University Medical Center in Manhattan ended…
Jul 30, 2019
This week, 7,200 Union healthcare workers represented by CWA 1168, IUOE Local 17 and 1199SEIU, United Healthcare Workers East, voted to…
Jul 25, 2019
May 13, 16, 17, 2017 - Registered Professional Nurses CNOR Certification Review Course that may enhance quality patient care and improve…
Jul 24, 2019
Caregivers from four Plaza Health Network nursing homes in Miami have ratified a new contract. The three-year deal includes higher wages and…
Jul 24, 2019
Health is a human right, enshrined in the Alma Alta declaration by the nations of the world. After satisfying the need for food, after…
Jul 24, 2019
Dozens of caregivers, dietary workers, housekeepers and other employees at Hialeah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have a reason to smile.…
Jul 24, 2019
PURPOSE: The program is designed for Professional Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, MDS Assessors, Physical Therapists and…