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 20, 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 20, 2024
The 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds (TEF) is offering a review course this Summer 2024 for Pharmacy Technicians* who want to obtain…
May 17, 2024
In a win for Florida hospital patients, caregivers and the communities they serve, the United States Trustee, a component of the U.S.…
May 17, 2024
In a powerful show of solidarity, registered nurses and other caregivers at Phelps Hospital voted 98.9% to authorize a strike if hospital…
May 17, 2024
1199ers continue to engage and monitor bankruptcy process impacting over 7,000 members in Massachusetts and Florida
May 13, 2024
Frontline Workers from Across State Unite to Demand DOH Enforce Staffing Ratios To Protect Patient 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…